The diplomat thanked the warmth with which he was received by the Emirati authorities since his arrival, as well as his willingness to work together to promote ties between the two countries in all spheres.

The minister, for her part, congratulated Blanco for the constant work carried out, which she, she pointed out, contributed to the development of bilateral relations.

The Cuban diplomatic headquarters in this country opened in February 2019, and since then both governments have strengthened relations of cooperation and aid, translated into the signing of several agreements in the culture and health sector.

In June 2020, the UAE sent a donation consisting of eight metric tons of medical supplies to the Caribbean island with the aim of contributing to the country’s efforts to deal with Covid-19.

Last November, in the framework of the International Fair of Havana, the Minister of Economy of this nation, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, considered that there are many opportunities for trade between the two countries.

He also highlighted the opportunities that Cuba offers in the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology and renewable energy sources.

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