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Our position of supporting Cuba is firm and unchanging, assured in Havana the Foreign Minister of Russia Sergei Lavrov, who began a visit to the island on Thursday.

We share a very strong human sympathy, which is a solid foundation for friendly relations, said the Minister when was received at the headquarters of his counterpart Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez.

Lavrov described as positive the commercial, economic and cultural ties between the two countries while highlighting the development of the collaboration in university education and tourism.

Cuba and Russia share common ideals attached to the principles of international law that is why our position against the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba for almost half a century, he said.

Rodriguez described as excellent and special the fraternal ties with Russia in the year of the 50th anniversary of the reestablishment of diplomatic relations.

"There have been five decades of brotherhood between both peoples, we will never forget its generous contribution to our development" the Cuban minister said.

He noted the coincidences in many issues in the international arena and in particular Moscow's position regarding the US blockade.

We perceive a huge potential in the relations between a large country like Russia and a small one like Cuba, he stated and considered this friendship a model of how international relations should be in these difficult times.

Both ministers signed three documents: the first one, a plan of political consultations between the two Foreign Ministries for 2010-2011, which seeks to strengthen existing links.

The second document is a joint statement on the commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of the victory over fascism which emphasizes the historical significance of the fact, the purpose of contributing to peace efforts worldwide.

While the third one is the signing of a declaration, in occasion of the 50th anniversary of the reestablishment of diplomatic ties.

 
Source: PL

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