Garmendia was informed about the institution’s investigative work during an extensive tour of laboratories, large experimental facilities and its internationally prestigious scientific and educational centers.

‘2021 marks 45 years since Cuba became a full JINR member state,’ its director Grigory Trubnikov said when greeting the Cuban diplomat, who was accompanied by Gustavo Cobreiro, counselor for Education and Science at the Cuban Embassy.

During the meeting, both sides expressed their willingness to strengthen cooperation, especially training Cuban personnel.

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