A part of those integration mechanisms are also bilateral accords, stated the Cuban official, who stressed such mechanisms are based on solidarity and not in the competition of market rules.

Its something for future, and we have to work hard on that, he added.

Lage mentioned the next laying of a submarine cable to improve security, quality and communications between Cuba and the world."

He commented that the signing of accords to guarantee food security in the region will encourage agricultural potentialities in each ALBA member country.

The Cuban official explained that, as each nation has its own particularities in the sector, they use the Cuban technical experience, with qualified staff to analyze different potentialities and probably finance projects.

Interviewed by Prensa Latina Saturday at closing ceremony of the Sixth Summit, the vice president also talked of the importance of the Bank of the ALBA.

"It must start working in two months as an instrument of financial support to ALBA programs", he said.

Lage noted then that ALBA is a real mechanism of integration of the peoples, not simply for the tax regulation and market integration, but for future development.

(PL)