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• 07 / 31 / 2008

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Shein spoke about the strong historical bonds of friendship that exist between the two states and expressed his gratitude for Cuba's cooperation with his country during more than 40 years, reports the Cuban Foreign Ministry's Web site.

He also highlighted the School of Medicine project in the city of Zanzibar, which opened last year with a staff of Cuban healthcare professionals and curriculum and the support of the University of Matanzas in central Cuba, which contributed teaching staff at a rate of one per every five students.

The Cuban diplomat presented details on the development of the first stage of the literacy campaign directed by two Cuban professors and spoke about the upcoming 15th session of the Cuba-Tanzania Joint Intergovernmental Commission scheduled for September, 2008 in Havana, with the participation of Tanzanian Foreign Minister Bernard Membe.

Mohamed Shein expressed his joy for his upcoming visit to Cuba, following an official invitation by Cuban Vice President Esteban Lazo, who made an official visit to Tanzania in December.

(mathaba.net)