The Russian minister thanked Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel for accepting President Vladimir Putin’s invitation to attend events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and 65 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of Cuba’s National Assembly of People’s Power and Council of State, on Thursday during his official visit to the Caribbean nation. The discussions focused on deepening strategic cooperation between the two long-standing allies across multiple sectors.

Key Developments from the Meeting

1. High-Level Engagements Planned to Boost Cooperation

Lavrov announced an upcoming period of “intensive high-level contacts,” including a visit by the Russia-Cuba Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko will lead the delegation, marking a crucial step in advancing joint initiatives.

2. Cuba Invited to Russia for Historic Anniversary Celebrations

The Russian minister thanked Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel for accepting President Vladimir Putin’s invitation to attend events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and 65 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

3. Strengthening Strategic Partnership

Lavrov emphasized the need to create favorable conditions for enhanced bilateral relations and pledged concrete measures to implement discussed initiatives. The meeting underscores both nations’ commitment to expanding cooperation in key strategic areas.

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