• Díaz-Canel praises Mexican president's solidarity with Cuba • Díaz-Canel and AMLO agree to deepen political dialogue and economic-social relations between Cuba and Mexico • Díaz-Canel met with representatives of Mexican organizations in solidarity with Cuba • Díaz-Canel meets with Cubans living in Mexico •

Díaz-Canel Praises Mexican President's Solidarity with Cuba

Havana.- The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, said Friday that his Mexican counterpart, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) gave "a master class in history and proved his courage to defend the island."

On his Twitter account, the Cuban dignitary said that AMLO's speech, the day before, touched the hearts of the Cubans present at the ceremony for the 211th anniversary of the Grito de Dolores.

López Obrador reiterated that the Cuban island represents a people that has known like few in the world how to be faithful to its historical continuity and assert its right to live free, without allowing interference from any foreign power.

"For its struggle in defense of sovereignty, the people of Cuba deserve the prize of dignity and the island should be recognized as the new Numantia for its example of resistance, and I think that for that very reason it should be declared a world heritage site," he said.

In his speech, Díaz-Canel pointed out that this invitation to Mexico "has an immeasurably greater value at a time when we are suffering the onslaught of a multidimensional war."

Also on his Twitter account, the Cuban leader highlighted the "emotional meeting with the Mexican solidarity movement with Cuba", as well as the dialogue with friends in solidarity with that nation.

Díaz-Canel and AMLO Agree to Deepen Political Dialogue and Economic-Social Relations between Cuba and Mexico

Mexico.- The President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, held a meeting with the President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, at the National Palace of Mexico.

The meeting took place in a cordial and friendly atmosphere, in which both parties highlighted the interest in continuing to deepen the high-level political dialogue and ratified the willingness to expand economic-commercial relations, investment, and cooperation in areas such as health, biotechnology, sports, education, and tourism, as well as cultural and academic ties, among others.

The Cuban President referred to the close historical and friendly ties between the two nations and expressed his gratitude for the solidarity and support received in the context of the confrontation with the current pandemic and the tightening of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba.

Likewise, both leaders reiterated their commitment to work for the unity and integration of Latin America and the Caribbean under Mexico's Pro Tempore Presidency of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the defense of Our America as a Zone of Peace.

The Cuban President was accompanied by Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla; Luis Alberto Rodríguez López-Callejas, advisor to the President; Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment; Anayansi Rodríguez Camejo, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Eugenio Martínez Enríquez, Director General for Latin America and the Caribbean of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Pedro Núñez Mosquera, Cuban Ambassador to Mexico.

Representing the Mexican side were Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard Casaubón; the Secretary of Finance and Public Credit, Dr. Rogelio Ramírez de la O; the Secretary of Health, Dr. Jorge Alcocer Varela; the Coordinator of Advisors to the Presidency of the Republic, Mr. Lázaro Cárdenas Batel; the Undersecretary of Prevention and Health Promotion, Dr. Hugo López-Gatell Ramírez, and the head of the Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks, Dr. Alejandro Svarch Pérez.

Díaz-Canel Met with Representatives of Mexican Organizations in Solidarity with Cuba

The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, met in Mexico with organizations and representatives of solidarity with the island.

According to the Twitter account of the Presidency of Cuba, the Cuban leader said that we have many reasons to thank you, adding that it was unforgivable not to see each other today and share emotions.

You inspire us to commit more to the Cuban Revolution, stressed the head of state during his meeting with friends from the largest of the Antilles.

During the meeting with Mexican friends, the president spoke about the current situation of the island, and according to the Presidency, voices of support, gratitude, and encouragement for the Revolution were heard.

On the same social network, Cuba's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anayansi Rodríguez Camejo, wrote that the fraternal meeting was full of emotions and feelings of brotherhood.

Rodríguez Camejo reported that in the front row was Antonio del Conde "El Cuate", a symbol of the historic friendship between the peoples of Cuba and Mexico, being the man who put the Granma Yacht in the hands of the Commander in Chief, Fidel Castro Ruz. (ACN)

Díaz-Canel Meets with Cubans Living in Mexico

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel meets this Friday with members of the José Martí Association of Cubans Residing in Mexico, in the context of his official stay in this country.

Díaz-Canel is in Mexico on a state visit. He was invited by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to participate in the celebrations for the 211th anniversary of national independence. He also attended the traditional military parade for this anniversary, during which he gave a speech at the patriotic ceremony in the capital's Zócalo.

The Cuban president held a meeting with his host at the National Palace where they discussed issues of bilateral and regional interest, including those related to the VI Summit of Heads of State or Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), which will be inaugurated tomorrow.

On this day, the second of his official visit, he will also complete a program of meetings with authorities and executives from various sectors.
After completing the official program of the visit this Friday, Díaz-Canel will join the work of the CELAC summit meeting, which has a heavy agenda with unpostponable issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic, regional cooperation and integration, and other matters.

It is expected that the heads of state or member governments, or their representatives, will also address the immediate future of the Organization of American States since a group of countries is asking to eliminate it and others to change it. (PL)

With information by Radio Havana Cuba