Santiago de Cuba, June 21 (RHC)-- The President of the Councils of State and Ministers, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermudez started a visit of the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba on Wednesday, and toured sites of social, economic and historical interest.

Accompanied by the member of the Communist Party leader in the province, Lázaro Expósito, and Beatriz Johnson, vice president of the Council of State and president of the Provincial Assembly of People’s Power, the Cuban President began his tour at the Armando García Aspuru High School, located in the city´s Chicharrones Popular Council.

Díaz-Canel will complete an intense two-day agenda in the province, which will allow him to learn more about the reality of this eastern territory, check on the progress of important works and, in particular, exchange with the people of Santiago.

This is Miguel Díaz-Canel’s first visit to a province following his election as President of the Councils of State and Ministers, on April 19, during the constituent session of the National Assembly of People’s Power.