Tanzanian President Kikwete being greeted by President Raul Casto of Cuba. Kikwete visited the islan-nation during early December 2009.
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CUBAN President Raúl Castro Ruz headed the official reception ceremony on Tuesday for Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, president of the United Republic of Tanzania.
After playing the national anthems of both countries and a review of the Honor Guard, the Presidents held official talks which included the participation of Esteban Lazo Hernández, vice president of the Council of State.
The exchange was in line with the solid friendship forged by leaders of the stature of Fidel Castro and Julius Nyerere. The talks reaffirmed the positive state of bilateral ties and the will to strengthen them even more. They covered the challenges that both countries face in relation to economic and social development, the consequences of climatic change and issues of an international nature.
Kikwete praised cooperation with Cuba in the education, health, and other sectors and confirmed Tanzania’s continued support for the fight against the blockade. Raúl confirmed Cuba’s will to continue cooperating with that sister African nation, which our people thank for its unwavering solidarity.
A working meeting between both delegations covering matters of common interest took place simultaneously.
Translated by Granma International
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