First Vice-President of Cuba: “The visit of Tatarstan delegation is an important moment in our relations”

On November 2, during his two-day visit to Cuba, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov met First Vice-President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel and Deputy Chairman of Cuban Council of Ministers Ricardo Cabrisas.

“Considering close relations, cooperation and friendship between our countries I am so glad to see you in Cuba. There are a lot of graduates of Tatarstan universities living in Cuba. They are good specialists and they have nice memories about your repubilc. Also, Tatarstan has become renowned for KAMAZ trucks."

Your visit is important for our relations. Relations between Russia and Cuba are at high political and economic level. However, it can always be improved,” First Vice-President of Cuba said.

Rustam Minnikhanov thanked Miguel Diaz-Canel for the meeting: “We appreciate the opportunity to develop relations between the Republic of Tatarstan and Cuba within the framework of Russia-Cuba relations.”

The main purpose of the visit of the Tatarstan delegation is participation in the 32nd Havana International Fair (FIHAV), where the republic will present its exposition.

The Tatarstan delegation consists of ministers, heads of the biggest enterprises – OAO “KAMAZ” Automobile Corporation , OAO “Tatneft” Oil Company, and OAO “Kazan helicopters”.

“We had a very good detailed meeting, discussed prospects of cooperation in a few areas. We should use the potential of our major enterprises,” Rustam Minnikhanov said.

Tatarstan President also noted that cooperation can be developed in health care industry. He congratulated Cuban doctors on successful results in fighting Ebola fever.