During the dialogue, they expressed their willingness to expand and consolidate ties, especially in the biotechnology sector.

The Cuban head of government also spoke with Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technologies of the United Arab Emirates, who highlighted the similarities that unite both countries and the state of bilateral relations.

“Both countries enhance ties based on trust, mutual respect, security and honesty,” the Emirati minister stressed.

According to the Cuban government authority’s account on the social network X, in the context of the forum, Marrero greeted the Emirati Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications, Omar bin Sultan Al Olama.

Under the theme Forging the Governments of the Future, the summit foresees some 20 ministerial meetings and roundtables, forums, more than 200 speakers, and some 120 interactive sessions and workshops involving around 120 government delegations.

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