Colombia will export bovine meat, pork, poultry, dairy products and meat derivatives to Cuba, after obtaining authorization from the Cuban Government for said exports, as reported on Monday by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism.
“The recognition of the official inspection system of Colombia, which has been granted for a period of two years, translates into new export opportunities since it allows the inclusion of a greater number of plants interested in exporting,” the Ministry said in a statement cited for efe.
We have great news! The official inspection system of Colombia has obtained authorization from @CENASACuba to export #meat #bovine, #pig, #avianproducts #dairy products and meat derivatives.
Learn more here ⬇️https://t.co/QXuM0Gmg1s pic.twitter.com/Ih978J5928– Invima (@invimacolombia) January 16, 2023
The authorization for the export of these products was given by the National Center for Animal Health (Cenasa) of Cuba, and with it the slaughterhouses that meet the requirements of the island and are endorsed by the National Institute of Food and Drug Surveillance (Invima ), from Colombia, may export without the need for individual procedures.
The Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of Colombia, Germán Umaña Mendoza, said that this authorization “will allow us to foster economic and commercial relations based on the existing strengths and opportunities identified between the two countries and, without a doubt, will benefit our towns”.
With this authorization, the number of markets open for the export of Colombian food reaches 84, added the Ministry.
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In the coming days, the final versions of the export health certificates that will accompany the shipments bound for Cuba will be agreed, the information indicates.
Colombia and Cuba have strengthened their relations since the arrival of the leftist Gustavo Petro to the Presidency. On January 10, the Colombian Foreign Ministry announced the donation of 142 tons of humanitarian aid to the Caribbean island in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Ian last September.
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