After touring the impressive Cathedral of Christ the Savior, one of the largest in the world, Díaz-Canel arrived at Danilov Monastery, the Patriarch’s residence, where Kirill greeted him warmly.

We always have issues to share, said His Holiness, who began his words with an expression of satisfaction for the transformations taking place in Cuba, including the new Constitution that, he said, opens possibilities to develop the economy and a solid system of government.

President Díaz-Canel commented that he considered Kirill a cultured, humanistic person, saying, “Being able to talk with you is always an opportunity to learn.” In addition, he said, I bring a special greeting to you from Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, who often recalls the meetings the two held.

(Granma)

An official communiqué issued by the Argentine Government said that the visit of Fernandez to Russia is seeking to strengthen the bilateral alliance described by the two sides as strategic.

Cristina Fernandez travels along with Foreign Minister Hector Timmerman, Legal and Technical secretary Carlos Zannini, ministers of Defense Agustin Rossi and Industry Debora Giorgi, as well as secretary of Public Communication Alfredo Scoccimarro, President of Banco Nacion Juan Ignacio Forlon, among others.

According to the official communiqué, on Wednesday there will be a business forum and Fernandez will be received by President of Russia Vladimir Putin on Thursday to discuss various important agreements on different areas.

Amid issues to be discussed are Russian investments for the construction of the dam Chihuido, the sixth nuclear power station and negotiations between the oil company YPF and Gazprom.

Official Argentinean spokespeople said that Cristina Fernandez visits Russia in an attempt to consolidate relations with Russia and foster another kind of investments in areas like automobile industry.

(Prensa Latina)