Russia, Cuba to jointly develop cancer vaccines

Russia and Cuba are set to formalize a partnership in developing cancer vaccines, with a memorandum of understanding slated for signing this Thursday. The agreement will be inked during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, a key event for international business and cooperation.

Dmitri Chernishenko, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister, announced the upcoming signing, highlighting that Russia supplied Cuba with six tons of pharmaceutical substances last year. This collaboration extends beyond vaccines, as Russia is prepared to offer Cuba solutions in digital services, cybersecurity, medicine, and business automation.

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Last year Russia supplied Cuba with six tons of substances for the production of medicines, and today we will sign a memorandum on the joint development of oncological vaccines.

The economic ties between the two nations are also strengthening, with approximately 90 Russian companies expressing interest in supplying meat, dairy, and fish products to Cuba. This comes despite significant economic challenges faced by the island nation and continued pressure from the United States. Russia has previously provided crucial support, including oil shipments, to alleviate Cuba's energy shortages.

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Russia is ready to offer the Caribbean island 'solutions in the sphere of digital services, cybersecurity, medicine, and automation of enterprises'.