The Cuban foreign minister told Joly that Cuba is longed for strengthening in political talks, on the basis of mutual respect, non-selectivity, no politicization or double standards, Bruno Rodríguez tweeted.

Canada is an important commercial partner for Cuba, with remarkable investments in different sectors including mining and energy.

Likewise, Canada has long been major tourism emissor market to Cuba.

Canada votes anually at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in favor of lifting the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba for over 60 years.

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