Malabo, April 30 (RHC)-- The government of Equatorial Guinea has expressed it's interest in expanding and strengthening cooperation ties with Cuba in sectors like the fisheries and environmental protection.

During a meeting in Malabo with Pedro Doña, Cuban Ambassador to the African country, Estanislao Don Malabo, Minister for the Fisheries and the Environment of Equatorial Guinea, officially requested assistance from Cuban experts and skilled professionals in the sector.

On behalf of the government and people of Equatorial Guinea, Don Malabo  expressed gratitude to the Cuban government and people for the Caribbean country's support for development efforts in the African nation. He announced that he will soon pay an official visit to Cuba on an as yet undecided date.