On the occasion, President Miguel Díaz-Canel evoked on Twitter a thought from Cuban historical leader, Fidel Castro, who inspired the ties with the nations of the area.

We support the efforts of our Caribbean brothers to consolidate their regional integration and, as always, #Cuba is willing to offer its modest cooperation, the president subscribed.

The peoples of the Caribbean Community can always count on the respect and friendship of Cuba, president Díaz-Canel said quoting Fidel Castro on the social network.

In almost half a century, Cuba-Caricom ties have been strengthened by the solidarity cooperation from the Island and the support of the Caribbean bloc for Cuba in the face of US blockade.

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