Cabrisas meets with Russian vice president to “speed up” the economic rescue desired by the regime

Deputy Prime Minister of Cuba, Ricardo Cabrisasmet with Russian Vice President Dmitry Chernyshenko, In Saint Petersburgthe 27th Headquarters International economic forum, Havana sends delegation to attract investment Russian businessman.

According to the official portal Cuban Debate, Cabrisas Yevgeni Chernyshenko The co-chairs of the bilateral intergovernmental commission on economic, commercial and scientific relations agreed on Friday that “there is a need to accelerate the implementation of concrete actions in accordance with the agreement adopted between the two governments.”

one day ago, Cuba’s former Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment made clear the regime’s desperation Because those that have been achieved Agreement between Vladimir Putin and Miguel Díaz-Canel.

Cabrisas stressed during a meeting with Russian company executives that “there is still a lot of work to be done between the two countries’ business sectors to achieve the goals” of the “general layout,” as Cuban Bart quoted at the time, “according to the government agreements signed by Putin and Díaz-Canel.”

During the meeting with Chernyshenko, “among other things” the progress made in increasing the number of Russian tourists traveling to Cuba and flights from the country to the island was recognized.

Havana expects 200,000 to 230,000 Russian tourists by 2024Cristina León Iznaga, tourism counselor at the Cuban Embassy in Russia, said in May that 89,300 Russians traveled to Cuba in the first four months of this year, a 103% increase year-on-year.

In early June, Russian travel agencies reported an increase in interest among Russian holidaymakers in booking summer holiday packages to Cuba. Hotel prices fall Compared with the peak season.

In addition to the commercial projects that are already underway with Russian businessmen in Cubain accordance with Cuban Debateothers are preparing.

Cabrisas and Chernyshenko exchanged views on the preparation of other priority Russian-Cuban operations in the fields of tourism, industry, sugar agro-industry, energy and commerce.

Cuban Deputy Prime Minister also met with Russian Minister of TransportRoman Starovoit reportedly established “the necessary contacts to continue to promote cooperation in the air, seaport and land sectors and follow up on the work forecasts agreed upon by both parties.” Cuban Debate.

He discussed with St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov “further deepening and developing The relationship between this Russian city and Santiago de Cuba. It was confirmed during the conversation that Beglov will visit the island before the end of 2024.

In addition, “concrete possibilities” have reportedly been identified in the areas of professional training, health and scientific communication Cuban Debate.

As recalled in a recent DIARIO DE CUBA article, The Kremlin’s current struggle for supremacy is largely taking place in the academywith a focus on universities.

In April, there was news that Kremlin to open Southern Federal University branch in Havanawhich will be the first foreign university branch on the island.