Havana, September 22 (RHC-ACN)-- Cuba and Russia have strengthened scientific and technical cooperation with the signing in Moscow of an accord between the Skolkovo Innovation Fund and Cuba's BioCubaFarma state corporation.
The agreement was signed Tuesday by Vice-President of Skolkovo, Kiril Kaen, and the First Vice-President of BioCubaFarma Eduardo Martinez, in the framework of the 33rd World Conference of the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP), which concluded sessions Thursday in the Russian capital.
The BioCubaFarma official told reporters that the agreement was the result of two years of intense negotiations with Skolkovo aimed at strengthening Cuba-Russia cooperation in the biotechnology area.
He added that the agreement paves the way for the future development of joint projects in such areas as cardiovascular and neuro-degenerative diseases and cancer, as well as food production, agriculture and livestock biotechnology.
Cuba, Russia Strengthen Scientific Cooperation

Related Articles
Commentaries
MAKE A COMMENT
All fields requiredMore Views
- U.S. lawmakers propose withdrawing from United Nations, saying it no longer serves Washington's interests
- Brazil announces dates for BRICS summit
- Thousands take part in London rally against Donald Trump’s Gaza ownership plan
- Venezuelan government reveals terrorist plans dismantled before January 10th swearing-in of President Nicolas Maduro
- Cuban president congratulates new head of African Union Commission