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Raúl receives Prime Minister of Japan

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On the afternoon of September 22, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers of Cuba received His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, currently making an official visit to the island.

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Raúl receives President of the Islamic Republic of Iran

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In a cordial atmosphere, the two leaders discussed the state of bilateral relations between Cuba and Iran, while also reaffirming their willingness to continue developing collaboration and exchanges between the two nations. The heads of state also addressed issues relating to regional and international events.

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Raul Castro Meets Premier of Quebec

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President Raul Castro Ruz received Premier of Quebec, Phillippe Couillard, who is on an official visit to the island, national media reported today.
The two leaders discussed on the favorable state of the relationships between Cuba and Quebec, and agreed to strengthen the economic and trade ties.
Canadian ambassador to Cuba, Mr. Patrick Parisot, and Associate Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor, Ms. Johanne Whittom, accompanied the Quebec diplomat.

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Raúl receives Iranian Foreign Minister

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This Monday, August 22, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz received His Excellency Mohammad Javad Zarif, minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on an official visit to the island. In a friendly atmosphere, the two exchanged views on the positive state of bilateral relations and expressed their interest in broadening these in the economic, commercial, financial and cooperation sectors.

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Letter from Raúl congratulating UNEAC on its 55th anniversary

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Letter from Raúl congratulating UNEAC on its 55th anniversary
Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers, sent a congratulatory message to UNEAC

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Raúl bids farewell to President Evo Morales

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On the morning of August 16, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of Cuba’s Councils of State and Ministers, bid farewell to compañero Evo Morales Ayma, President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, at the José Martí International Airport. Morales had been visiting Cuba to participate in celebrations in honor of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz’s 90th birthday.

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Raúl sends message to Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega

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The Cuban President sent a fraternal greeting and solidarity to the government and people of Nicaragua, on the 37th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution, expressing confidence that the country will continue advancing toward more victories, always with Cuba’s unconditional support : ” The Cuban President sent a fraternal greeting and solidarity to the government and people of Nicaragua, on the 37th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution, expressing confidence that the country will continue advancing toward more victories, always with Cuba’s unconditional support”

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There is no room for improvisation or defeatism

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Speaking during the plenary session of the National Assembly of People’s Power, July 8, President Raúl Castro Ruz, insisted, “When facing difficulties and threats, there is no room for improvisation or defeatism.” In an explication of the current economic conjuncture, Raúl commented that a June 25 Council of Ministers meeting and Party Central Committee Plenum, July 7, had both concentrated their analysis on the economy’s performance during the first half of the year.

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Raúl awarded honorary doctorate from the University of Panama

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The title of Doctor Honoris Causa awarded by the University of Panama to the President of the Councils of State and Ministers of the Republic of Cuba, Raúl Cas­tro Ruz, was presented on June 27, in a moving ceremony held at the higher education institution.

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Raúl receives President of Guyana

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On June 5, the President of the Councils of State and Ministers of Cuba, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, received the honorable David Arthur Granger, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, leading a delegation to the 7th Summit of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS).