Russian and Cuban parliamentarians ratify solidarity

Cuban parliamentary leaders Esteban Lazo Hernández and Ana María Mari Machado held a virtual meeting with Iván Melnikov, first vice president of Russia's State Duma and deputy head of the Communist Party of Russia. The exchange, held on June 4, focused on reinforcing the historical and close ties between the two nations.

During the productive meeting, both parties affirmed the enduring friendship between Cuba and Russia, highlighting the strength of their interparliamentary cooperation. This reaffirms the long-standing diplomatic and political relationship between the two countries.

Furthermore, the Russian legislators unequivocally reiterated their solidarity with Cuba. They specifically condemned the aggressions perpetrated by the United States and called for the immediate lifting of the illegal economic, commercial, financial, and energy blockade imposed by the U.S. government. The Russian stance underscores their opposition to U.S. policies toward Cuba.

Several other Cuban officials participated in the meeting, including Félix Martínez Suárez, president of the National Assembly's Economic Affairs Commission and the Cuba-Russia Parliamentary Friendship Group, and Alberto Núñez Betancourt, head of the parliamentary commission on International Relations. Their presence indicates the high level of importance Cuba places on this bilateral relationship.