Yerevan, November 19 (RHC)-- Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero highlighted on Friday the progress made in the integration process of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) member countries, despite the global challenges imposed by Covid-19.

In a video message to the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, held in Yerevan, Armenia,  the head of the Cuban Executive described the results obtained in the implementation of the strategic plans as encouraging.

He reiterated the importance of expanding and strengthening exchanges in key areas such as energy, transport, tourism, the iron and steel industry, mining, health, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and information and telecommunications technologies.

In this sense, he emphasized that the Cuban government gave precise instructions to the different institutions of the country to promote cooperation with the UEE in these areas.

Marrero underscored Havana's interest in positioning Cuban products in demand in the Union's markets, such as seafood, natural fruits, coffee, tobacco, rums, as well as corporate and health tourism.

He took the opportunity to invite institutions, organizations, and companies of the Member States to the 2nd  Cuba 2021 Business Forum, to be held virtually in Havana from November 29 to December 2 of this year.

The Cuban minister thanked Kazakhstan for its invitation to participate in the meeting and highlighted the role played by that country this year as president pro tempore of the UEE.

The meeting is being attended by representatives of the governments of the member states of the group: Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan, as well as Moldova and