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Cuba, Ireland vow to boost ties

Xinhua, February 16, 2017 Adjust font size:

Cuban President Raul Castro and his Irish counterpart, Michael Higgins, have expressed willingness to boost ties between their countries, according to a government release.

During the "cordial" meeting on Wednesday, they also exchanged views on international issues of interest, added the release.

Prior to the meeting with Castro, the Irish president laid a wreath to honor Cuban national hero Jose Marti, and toured the museum devoted to Marti's life and struggle for Cuban independence.

This is the first visit by an Irish leader. Endi