Pope Francis met today with Cuban President Raul Castro in a private audience of about 55 minutes held in the halls near the Paul VI room of the Vatican. The Cuban president travels accompanied by Vice-president of the Council of Ministers, Ricardo Cabrisas and Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez, among other representatives of his government. He was received by the Swiss »
President of France to Arrive in Cuba on Sunday
The President of the French Republic, François Hollande, will arrive in Cuba on Sunday, May 10, on an official visit, according to a note published by Granma newspaper.»
Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Invited to Visit Cuba
Cuban President Raul Castro invited the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church, Kirill, to visit Cuba, during a cordial meeting on Friday as part of his official program in Russia.»
Cuban President Continues Visit to Russia on Victory Anniversary
Cuban President Raul Castro continues his working visit to Russia on occasion of the 70th anniversary of the victory over fascism and in coincidence with the 55 years of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations. Invited by statesman Vladimir Putin to the official celebrations, on May 9, the Cuban president stated yesterday that he could not miss in Russia this celebration »
Cuban Health Brigade to Assist Earthquake Victims in Nepal
The 41st Brigade of the Henry Reeve International Contingent specialized on facing disasters and major epidemics, leaves today for Nepal, to assist the victims of the earthquake.»
Example of Cuban Five Highlighted in Venezuela
The governor of the State of Aragua, Tareck El Aissami, highlighted the attitude of the five Cuban antiterrorist fighters towards the struggle of Venezuela against US aggressions.»
Cuba, The Netherlands Seek to Strengthen Relations
Cuba and The Netherlands look forward for stronger links, in the context of the official visit here of the Foreign Minister of that European nation, Bert Koenders.»
Russian, Cuban Presidents Review Bilateral Agenda
Russian President Vladimir Putin examined today with his Cuban peer Raul Castro issues of the bilateral political, economic and trade agenda, according to reports from the Kremlin press service. According to the source, the two statesmen are analyzing the prospects of cooperation for new agreements in several fields of collaboration, and exchange views about the regional and international situation. Russian »
Pope Francis, Cuban President Raul Castro Meeting Announced
The Holy See confirmed that Pope Francis will receive Cuban President Raul Castro in a private meeting on Sunday, May 10th.»
Russian Prime Minister Welcomes Visiting Cuban President Raul Castro
Cuban President Raul Castro began his agenda in Russia with a meeting with Prime Minister Dimitri Medvedev, to review the course of signed agreements and promote new projects of bilateral interest. Raul Castro was invited by his Russian peer, Vladimir Putin, on occasion of the official celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the victory over fascism, which many other heads »