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DPM Bids An “Adios” To Cuba
posted (May 26, 2017)
Deputy Prime Minister has wrapped up his official visit to Cuba.

He was accompanied by Tourism Minister Manuel Heredia and Health Minister of State Dr. Angel Campos.

Faber Met with Cuba's Vice President Salvador Valdés Mesa, and Minister for External Trade, Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, as well as Mr Abel Prieto Jiménez, Minister for Culture and Special Advisor to the President among other senior officials.

They discussed topics we've heard from Havana before, such as collaboration for multi-destination packages in the tourism sector; the possibility of direct flights; and areas of mutual interest in trade and investment.

In the area of education, delegates from both sides shared ideas on how best to integrate culture and sports into the curriculum from early childhood. Discussions went over training coaches and sports medicine.

Faber also joined Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Rogelio Sierra Díaz at a ceremony to honour Cuban national hero José Martí.

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