CUBA’S Vice-President of the Council of Ministries, Ulises Rosales del Toro paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo, assuring him of Cuba’s continued support and cooperation with Guyana.
During his message to the Prime Minister, Rosales del Toro noted that his delegation was invited to the 49th Independence Anniversary celebrations, and since the two countries have such a significant relationship, “we could not have said no.
“We come representing our Cuban people here in Guyana with which we have a magnificent relationship with the Guyanese people.” He noted, too, that the delegation participated in the ceremony yesterday morning (flag-raising ceremony) and “now we are visiting the Prime Minister for brief discussions.”
Rosales del Toro underscored the fact that like in Cuba, “we understand like in Guyana the independence is oriented to solve the problems of the people, that is very significant for us and that is the message we carry home.”
“Here we find a position of friendship and co-operation and assurance to further strengthen the relationship between Guyana and Cuba,” Rosales del Toro concluded.

SUGAR INDUSTRY
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo acknowledged that he is honoured to have received such a visit by a distinguished friend and comrade. He noted that during their discussion, there was mention of areas of interest, especially in agriculture. “We discussed specifically joint efforts to help salvage our sugar industry.”
Nagamootoo explained that in the future, he would like to discuss projects that are in the pipeline.
With this, the Prime Minister explained it is historic to have a visit from a hero of Cuba. “A hero of the revolution has graced us with his presence,” he said, adding that Cuba is now seen by the world as a nation that deserves respect; “a nation accepted in her own right.”
“We (Guyana) welcome the steps that have been taken by President Obama (President of the United States of American) to relax relationship between Cuba and the United States. We know this is a gradual process moving in the right direction,” Nagamootoo noted.
In concluding, the Prime Minister stressed, “I would like to place on record the appreciation of the Guyanese people for Cuba’s assistance in training Guyanese in several fields, primarily in the medical field, and for continuing this since 1976 with their generous assistance.”
By Rebecca Ganesh