Havana, July 1 (RHC) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel received on Monday the President of Angola, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, who is on the island on an official visit.

Prior to the official talks and official welcoming ceremony, the Angolan head of state paid tribute to Cuban National Hero  José Martí, laying a wreath before his Monument at Revolution Square.

On Monday morning, the distinguished guest delivered a keynote address at Havana University Great Hall, where he said Cuba is the country that has contributed the most to the development process in Angola.

According to Gonçalves Lourenço, the relations of friendship and cooperation between both nations are strategic and there is a willingness to strengthening development in various sectors.

The Angolan president's agenda on Tuesday includes a visit to the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, in Havana and to the Mariel Special Development Zone. He is also expected to meet with students of that sister nation in Cuba.