Havana, February 10 (RHC)-- The vice president of Cuba, Salvador Valdés Mesa, received this Monday, his counterpart from Uganda, Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, who is on an official visit to the island.

During the cordial meeting, both leaders discussed the excellent state of relations. They ratified the mutual will to strengthen them, particularly the cooperation in health and education, according to an official note.

They also discussed issues of interest on the international agenda.

The Ugandan Ministers of State for Education, Foreign Affairs, Minerals, Trade, and Veterans Affairs, accompanied the vice president

Earlier on Monday, Ssekandi placed a floral tribute to the National Hero José Martí and toured the memorial to the Apostle of Cuba.

The Ugandan official's agenda also includes tours of scientific and cultural centers of interest.