The ceremonies took place at the headquarters of the Cuban Foreign Ministry.

Cuba and Canada established diplomatic relations in 1945, and have maintained major economic ties.

For many years, Canada has been one of Cuba’s major tourist-sending markets.

Cuba and Japan, in turn, established diplomatic relations for the first time on December 21, 1929, but they were severed during World War II.

That suspension lasted until November 21, 1952, when authorities from both nations agreed to reestablish official ties.

The two states now enjoy strong relations, according to various statements by their governments, which have also reiterated their willingness to work to increase and diversify friendship and cooperation.

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