China and Cuba Sign 29 Bilateral Cooperation Accords

Cuba and China signed 29 bilateral cooperation accords on Tuesday, during the official visit here in Havana by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The accords, aimed at further strengthening economic, commercial, cultural relations, included a frame agreement of collaboration in cyberspace, the granting by China of a line of credit to build a multi-purpose terminal at the Santiago de Cuba harbor, a free-of-interest credit line and a donation.

Other documents signed focused on transfer of technology, the development of renewable energies, biotechnology, environmental monitoring, and the setting up of a Cuba-China pilot farm.

The two parties also signed protocols to control the quality of tobacco and sugar being exported to China, the increase of participation in the oil sector and the setting up of a corporation to be named Bello Monte S.A. Bilateral exchange in the education sector.

Prior to the signing of the accords, Xi Jinping was granted the Jose Marti Order in acknowledgement of his friendship and solidarity with the Cuban people. Xi said he was honored to have been granted such a high distinction.