China to support Cuba’s economic reforms

<p style="text-align: justify;">In a major symbolic gesture of support, Chinese President Hu Jintao pledged to support Cuba on its path of economic reform.China is Cuba’s second-largest economic partner and has provided billions of dollars in low-interest loans.In a message to former President Fidel Castro — published by Cuba’s official media on Thursday — Hu expressed his satisfaction about the 311-point reform package the 6th Congress of the Communist Party of Cuba approved this week. Read More

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Cuba Includes Nuclear Issue in Berne Conference

<p style="text-align: justify;">Panama, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuba was able to include the issue of eliminating and banning the use of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear arms, on the agenda of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in its October meeting in Berne, Switzerland. Read More

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China offers support to Cuba on developing socialism

<p style="text-align: justify;">April 21, 2011. EFE. Havana –&nbsp; Chinese President Hu Jintao sent a message to Fidel Castro expressing his admiration and respect for the former leader after the 6th Cuban Communist Party Congress, and he offered Havana Beijing's help on the "road of socialist development." In the message, dated April 19 and released on Thursday by official Cuban media, Hu hailed the figure of Fidel Castro as the "founder and promoter of the revolution and construction of Cuba" and praised him for his fearless leadership in the face of "foreign pressure." Read More

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Cuba denies fault in loss of Haiti-bound aid barge

<p style="text-align: justify;">AP. HAVANA – Cuba is denying a U.S. company's accusations that it is to blame for the loss of a barge carrying $2 million in aid to Haiti.A Transportation Ministry statement says a Cuban tugboat received a distress call from the "Muheet" just before midnight Nov. 30, and responded promptly. Read More

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FM: Brazil supports Cuban reforms

<p style="text-align: justify;">(Tianshannet) Updated: 2011-April-21 11:10:45. Brazilian Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota said Wednesday that the Brazilian government is following the recent changes in the structure of the Cuban Communist Party, and considers those changes positive. Read More

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Friends Of Cuba Boost Cultural Exchanges

<p style="text-align: justify;">MELAKA, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Friends of Cuba Association Malaysia (FOCAM) is set to boost cultural exchanges between the two countries, which have had diplomatic relations for the past 35 years.The Cuban ambassador to Malaysia, Carlos A. Amores, said Casa Cuba, a gallery launched in 2007 here to exhibit Cuban culture, would help FOCAM boost cultural exchanges between the two countries. Read More

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IFACCA’s Executive Director Expresses Satisfaction with Cuba’s Achievements

<p style="text-align: justify;">2011.04.20 - 13:41:33 / radiorebelde.icrt.cu. HAVANA, CUBA.- The Executive Director of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA), Sarah Gadner, expressed her satisfaction with the positive results of the 30th meeting of this organization, which came to an end on Tuesday in Havana.Gadner said that the event, held for the first time in Cuba, at the National Hotel, was very interesting and productive, particularly because of the cultural program prepared by the hosts. Read More

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China praises Cuba's planned economic reforms

<p style="text-align: justify;">TUESDAY Apr 19, 2011 06:12 ET. By Associated Press. China has praised Cuba's ruling Communist Party for approving sweeping economic and social reforms.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Tuesday the decisions made during Cuba's Sixth Party Congress were sure to have a "profound and far reaching impact" on the country. Read More

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Cuban Communist Party Receives Worldwide Congratulations for its Congress

<p style="text-align: justify;">2011.04.17 - 12:07:14 /radiorebelde.icrt.cu. HAVANA, Cuba. - Communist parties from all over the world have sent congratulation messages to their Cuban counterpart (PCC) on the occasion of its Sixth Congress, underway at Havana’s Convention Center.The Chinese Communist Party (PCCh) sent a message congratulating the Cuban communists and the people in general. It adds that under the leadership of the PCC, the Cuban people works hard to develop the national economy and to improve the population’s life standards, and have gained international support for this reason. Read More

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CPC congratulates Cuban party on opening of national congress

<p style="text-align: justify;">04-17-2011 14:35 BJT. BEIJING, April 17 (Xinhua) -- The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Sunday sent a congratulatory message to Cuba's Communist Party (CCP) for the opening of its Sixth National Congress on Saturday.On behalf of the CPC and the Chinese people, the committee hailed the event and extended via the congress the most cordial greetings to all CCP members and the Cuban people. Read More

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