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China and Cuba Strengthen Security Cooperation

Strategic Insights

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China and Cuba strengthened their security cooperation, marking the 65th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. The Chinese government expressed its willingness to work with Cuba to deepen practical cooperation in law enforcement and security, while the Cuban government expressed its desire to further strengthen coordination and cooperation with China. This development aims to safeguard the security and interests of both countries and contribute to building a closer China-Cuba community with a shared future.

Key Takeaways:

  • Wang Xiaohong, Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Public Security, met with Alvarez Alvarez, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Minister of the Interior of Cuba in Beijing on August 22.
  • China and Cuba celebrate the 65th anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year.
  • China is willing to work with Cuba to strengthen the ministerial meeting mechanism, personnel exchanges, and law enforcement capacity building.
  • The two countries aim to deepen practical cooperation in law enforcement and security, and make greater contributions to building a closer China-Cuba community with a shared future.
  • Alvarez expressed Cuba's willingness to further strengthen coordination and cooperation with China to jointly address security risks and challenges.
  • The meeting between Wang Xiaohong and Alvarez aims to safeguard the security and interests of both countries.

Statistics:

  • 65: Years since China and Cuba established diplomatic relations.
  • 2: Countries involved in the strengthened security cooperation.
  • August 22: Date of the meeting between Wang Xiaohong and Alvarez Alvarez.

Sources:

  • Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 22 (Reporter Dong Xue)
  • https://www.gov.cn/yaowen/liebiao/202508/content_7037479.htm

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