BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

23/04/2006

Cuba, Belarus Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Havana, Apr 23 (Prensa Latina) Before leaving Cuba on Sunday, the Belarusian Prime Minister, Serguei Sidorski, confirmed relations between the island and his nation are stronger than ever as bilateral agreements sealed in Havana illustrate, he said.

Sidorski arrived here at an invitation from Cuban President Fidel Castro, whom he met on Saturday.

The official and his accompanying delegation wrapped up their three-day visit with a tour of Matanzas province?s tourist resorts to learn on the development of this industry.

Havana and Minsk signed five deals on transport, air services, politics, legal matters and information exchange.

In addition, both nations clinched accords in town services and the supply of powdered milk and beans to the Caribbean island.

Source:

http://www.plenglish.com/article.asp?ID=%7BA46C371D-6290-41A3-9B72-04D493C8B2F4%7D)&language=EN