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Cuba, Iran vow to deepen cooperation during Rouhani's visit

Xinhua, September 20, 2016 Adjust font size:

Cuban President Raul Castro and his Iranian counterpart, Hassan Rouhani, on Monday agreed to deepen economic cooperation between their countries and expand talks on important international issues, said a government statement.

Rouhani received military honors at the presidential palace before holding a private meeting with Castro where the two leaders discussed the good relations between Cuba and Iran and agreed to further boost cooperation and exchanges between the two nations.

Castro and Rouhani later witnessed the signing of an agreement on cooperation in the fields of health, research, education, medicine and medical technology between the two governments.

The two leaders also exchanged views on other issues of regional and international importance, according to the statement

Earlier, Rouhani met with Cuban leader and former President Fidel Castro. Both sides discussed bilateral cooperation and challenges.

Last month, the two countries agreed to create a joint economic committee to boost economic cooperation and the exchange of Cuban doctors and other advisors.

Tehran has expressed support to Cuba against potential sanctions by Washington despite a new scenario in Cuba-U.S. relations.

Rouhani arrived in the Cuban capital earlier in the day for a short visit to boost economic cooperation between Tehran and Havana.

He kicked off the visit after participating over the weekend in the 17th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Venezuela.

The Iranian president will leave for New York on Tuesday morning to participate in the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Endi