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Xi Jinping and Miguel Diaz-Canel Strengthen China-Cuba Ties

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel held talks in Beijing on Thursday, highlighting the strong bilateral relationship between China and Cuba. This year marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations, and Xi emphasized the need to elevate ties to a higher level and bring more benefits to the two peoples. The leaders discussed various initiatives, including the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative, and Global Governance Initiative, with a focus on promoting development cooperation and strengthening all-round cooperation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Xi Jinping and Miguel Diaz-Canel met in Beijing on Thursday to discuss strengthening China-Cuba ties, as the two countries celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
  • The two leaders emphasized the importance of sincere mutual assistance and systematic development cooperation, with China offering to provide Cuba with assistance and support within its capacity.
  • Xi urged both sides to implement the Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, Global Civilization Initiative, and Global Governance Initiative effectively, with a focus on promoting development cooperation and world peace.
  • China will continue to firmly support Cuba's just struggle against interference and blockade, as outlined by Xi.
  • The two sides issued a joint statement on accelerating the building of the China-Cuba community with a shared future and signed multiple bilateral cooperation documents.
  • Cuban President Diaz-Canel expressed his country's eagerness to strengthen all-round cooperation and high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and provided a more favorable business environment for Chinese enterprises.

Statistics:

  • 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War
  • 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Cuba
  • 4 years of cooperation in the Belt and Road Initiative between China and Cuba
  • Over 300 Chinese companies have invested in Cuba since economic reforms began in 2008 (Source: Interview with Cuba's outgoing foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, 2020)

Sources:

  • Xinhua via COMTEX
  • XINHUA NEWS AGENCY

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