Cuba and Cape Verde Consolidate Parliamentary Cooperation

Havana, Feb 13, (RHC).- The presidents of the National Assemblies of Cuba and Cape Verde, Ricardo Alarcon and Aristides Raimundo Lima, respectively, signed Friday, in Havana, a Parliamentary Cooperation Protocol aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties and providing a legal framework to the excellent relations between both countries.

The document, to be in force for four years, promotes the exchange of experiences between deputies and officials from both legislative bodies; and represents a commitment to consolidate links through parliamentary groups.

In addition, the Protocol stipulates the establishment of technical teams responsible for defining areas of cooperation and consultation on technical areas and parliamentary services.

After the signing ceremony, Raimundo Lima thanked Alarcon for the invitation to visit the island and for providing an opportunity to establish a juridical framework favourable to relations between the two countries and parliaments.

On the same day, the Cape Verdean parliamentary leader met with Vice President of the Council of Ministers, Ricardo Cabrisas. The two government officials expressed the will of their governments to further consolidate the historic links of friendship and cooperation that unite the two nations.

During the talks, held at the headquarters of the Council of Ministers, the distinguished African visitor thanked the island’s solidarity and cooperation, particularly in the health and education sectors. He also acknowledged the strength of the Cuban people and the way they are facing the current crisis despite Washington’s blockade.