The presidents of Namibia and Equatorial Guinea, Hifikepunye Pohamba and Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, are paying official visits to Cuba since Saturday, Granma newspaper reported.»

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon met on Sunday with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez, who is heading the island’s delegation to the 69th Session of the General Assembly, to open September 24th.»

Not a surprise to anyone, the U.S. government has criticized Panama’s decision to invite Cuba to participate in the 2015 Summit of the Americas, which the Central America country will host.»

Cuban Ambassador to Portugal Johana Tablada has strongly rejected critical statements against  Cuban medical cooperation in that country made by the president of the Bastonario da Ordem dos Medicos.»

Fidel described his meeting with Nicolas Maduro as useful and says he praised his gesture with the people of the Gaza Strip, scene of the most dramatic events taking place in today’s world.»

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

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated the Cuban people upon his arrival on official visit to Havana on Monday evening and said his visit will further strengthen bilateral friendship relations.»

Fidel Castro praised the significance of the recent summit of the BRICS bloc, as an initiative to meet the demands of today’s market and fight current inequalities.»

Fidel Castro wrote an article referring both to the downing of a Malaysian airliner on Ukrainian territory, and to the Gaza Strip situation.»

Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdes Mesa heads the Cuban delegation to the 23rd Summit of the African Union, taking place June 26th and 27th in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.»