Venezuela and Cuba Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation with Agreements in the Agri-food Sector
“This alliance will allow us to develop oil palm plantations in Cuba and boost the production and marketing of oils and fats through Industrias Diana,” Romero Azuaje said through his social networks. Dec 2, 2024 Photo: romerofelixe
December 2, 2024 Hour: 6:52 pm
“We have entered the export vocation to supply ourselves and international markets with organic products,” said President Nicolas Maduro, underlining the government’s commitment to food sovereignty.
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In a significant step towards consolidating cooperation between Venezuela and Cuba, letters of intent were signed by various companies from both countries during an official event held in Caracas. The ceremony was attended by the Cuban Minister of Internal Trade, Betzy Díaz, and the Deputy Minister of Enterprises and Services of the Ministry of Popular Power for Food of Venezuela, Félix Enrique Romero Azuaje.
During the event, Deputy Minister Romero Azuaje highlighted the historic importance of this alliance, which will allow Cuba to develop oil palm plantations and promote the production and marketing of oils and fats through the Venezuelan company Industrias Diana.
“This alliance will allow us to develop oil palm plantations in Cuba and boost the production and marketing of oils and fats through Industrias Diana,” Romero Azuaje said through his social networks.
The agreement is part of the efforts of the Venezuelan National Government to increase domestic food production and solidify the country’s economy. In this sense, President Nicolás Maduro has emphasized the need to supply the Venezuelan people and international markets with organic products.
“We have entered the export vocation to supply ourselves and international markets with organic products,” said President Nicolas Maduro, underlining the government’s commitment to food sovereignty.
This meeting is not only a step toward strengthening economic ties between Venezuela and Cuba but also reflects a joint effort to address the economic challenges that both nations have faced in recent years.
Collaboration in the agri-food sector is presented as a key strategy to diversify economies and ensure access to quality food for their populations.
With this type of agreement, both Venezuela and Cuba seek not only to boost their domestic production but also to establish themselves as relevant actors in international trade, thus strengthening their economies in an increasingly challenging global context.
The signing of these letters of intent is a testament to their mutual commitment toward a future of cooperation and sustainable development in the region.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: VTV Canal8
