Cuba and Sri Lankan province for links in health and biotechnology

Havana, Nov 13 (RHC) The Cuban Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Andrés González, and the governor of the Western province, Hanif Yusoof, have agreed today on the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of health and biotechnology.

During a cordial meeting, the Cuban diplomat congratulated Yusoof on his recent appointment as governor and provided an update on the progress of bilateral relations in the political and commercial spheres.

González expressed gratitude to Sri Lanka for its consistent support for the Cuban resolution against the blockade, which is annually approved by a majority at the United Nations headquarters.

Yusoof, in turn, emphasized Cuba's friendship and cooperation with his country and the provision of scholarships to Sri Lankan students, despite the economic challenges faced by the Caribbean island.

The meeting was attended by Aritha Wickramasinghe, head of the Public Relations Office; Mohamed Cader, representative of the governor's office;, and Maribel Duarte, first secretary of the Cuban embassy.

The Western Province is one of the nine provinces of Sri Lanka, and it is the most densely populated province in the country. It is home to Colombo, the capital as well as the administrative and commercial hub of the South Asian nation. (Source: Prensa Latina)