Prime Minister Dean Barrow had back surgery in Cuba 8 days ago - and, apparently, he's already well enough to take visits from guests. A government press release today announced that the President of Cuba, Miguel DÃaz-Canel, accompanied by his wife, Lis Cuesta, and Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno RodrÃguez Parilla, met with the PM and his wife Kim Barrow last night in Havana.
The release says they had a, quote, "frank and friendly exchange on areas of common interest. The group discussed challenges, achievements and cooperation between the countries….The two leaders expressed a desire to strengthen the already close ties between their two countries. They agreed that greater cooperation would be especially useful in the political arena, tourism and trade."
The release adds that PM Barrow has committed to have Belize call for an end to the US blockade against Cuba and its people at the upcoming UN General Assembly. The PM also thanked the Cubans for the many scholarships extended to young Belizeans.
And, on a personal note, the Prime Minister thanked President DÃaz-Canel for the hospitality of the Cuban Government and the expert medical care he is receiving in Cuba.
Assuming all goes well with his recovery, the Prime Minister is scheduled to return to Belize in 9 days.
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