On Twitter, the Cuban leader said both sides reaffirmed common willingness to strengthen political talks as well as the economic, commercial, financial and cooperation relations.

The Russian government, on the other hand, on Wednesday released a note adding that both presidents agreed to continuing contacts at various levels.

In November, Díaz-Canel and a huge Cuban delegation paid a visit to Moscow so as to conduct a sweeping work agenda that included high-level meetings and the opening of a monument in honor to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro.

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