20th session of the Russia-Cuba economic-commercial and scientific-technical cooperation intergovernmental commission.

The 20th session of the Russia-Cuba economic-commercial and scientific-technical cooperation intergovernmental commission seeks to strengthen strategic ties between both countries amid the difficult international situation.

Cuba considers that the way out of such a challenging panorama is to put international solidarity and cooperation first.

Through the voice of its ambassador to UNESCO, Yahíma Esquivel, Cuba said on Tuesday that attention and the search for answers to pressing problems for humanity such as illiteracy, poverty, and inequalities should not be neglected.

Ernesto Soberon said that the decision will take effect on July 1.

In response to the criteria of Cuban residents abroad, Cuba’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday announced measures that include the extension of passport validity, the elimination of its extensions, and the reduction of its cost.

A memorandum of understanding was signed between Cuba and Vietnam entities.

Cuba and Vietnam agreed to strengthen cooperation in the field of veterinary medicine, on the occasion of the visit of Deputy Minister Maury Hechavarría at the head of a delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture (MINAG).