Cuban President Raúl Castro met on Saturday with visiting Russian Vice President Igor Sechin. The Russian official, who is also the co-chair of the Russia-Cuba Intergovernmental Commission, headed an important delegation to the island for a working visit.
During his conversation with the Russian vice president, Raúl Castro discussed issues of bilateral interest, including cooperation between Havana and Moscow, as well as the international situation, characterized by a profound financial crisis.
The Cuban leader reiterated the island's appreciation for Russia's solidarity following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, thanking the Russian government and people for their material contribution to recovery efforts.
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The Cuban leader reiterated the island's appreciation for Russia's solidarity following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, thanking the Russian government and people for their material contribution to recovery efforts.
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