Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received today in this capital Rodolfo Sabonge, Secretary General of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), who is making an official visit to Cuba.
During the meeting, both parties reviewed the current status of the Association and exchanged on the challenges of the Caribbean region, which is suffering the consequences of climate change in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Cuban Foreign Minister stressed the island’s commitment to participating in all the activities scheduled by the regional integration entity, while acknowledging that much remains to be done for the sake of dialogue and cooperation.
Rodríguez Parrilla highlighted the importance of the AEC as a mechanism for consultation in the area and thanked the organization for its historical support in rejecting the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on the largest of the Antilles.
For his part, Sabonge mentioned Cuba’s permanent commitment to the organization and the support provided in the confrontation with COVID-19 and post-pandemic recovery.
The official also highlighted the importance of bilateral cooperation projects related to transportation and the environment that are underway.
Both parties agreed on the need to continue promoting Caribbean unity to face common challenges in the areas of trade, supply chains, transportation, sustainable tourism and others.
The Secretary General of the ACS will conclude his first official visit to the nation tomorrow after developing an extensive program of activities and exchanges since last Tuesday.
I held a meeting with Rodolfo Sabonge, general secretary @ACS_AECto whom I confirmed a commitment to #Cuba with the Association.
We agree on the need to continue promoting coordination to face the common challenges accentuated by climate change and Covid-19. pic.twitter.com/eGJgmnL5fb
– Bruno Rodríguez P (@BrunoRguezP) February 21, 2022
