Álvarez was received by the interim Minister of Foreign Relations, Josefina Vidal, who, when welcoming him, expressed her aspiration to raise the level of economic and commercial relations.

For his part, the head of Dominican diplomacy agreed that the occasion will allow exploring areas of joint cooperation in the interest of strengthening ties with the Caribbean island, nation considered a sister by the Dominican people and government.

During his stay in Havana, Álvarez will hold meetings at the highest level and tour places of interest, which includes the reception this Monday by President Miguel Díaz-Canel, official sources confirmed.

The visitor will talk with the Deputy Prime Minister and Head of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Ricardo Cabrisas, and other authorities.

According to the program of the visit, the Dominican Minister and his counterpart will hold a round of talks tomorrow on political and immigration issues with the purpose of strengthening ties on these matters.

Cuba and the Dominican Republic reestablished bilateral relations on April 16, 1998, after the visit of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, to that territory.

Both nations, united in history by a permanent friendship and solidarity, share everything from music to the way of life, including customs and traditions.

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