Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers, yesterday afternoon, December 2, received the Honorable Denis Sassou Nguesso, President of the Republic of Congo, who is making an official visit to Cuba.
During their meeting, the two leaders discussed the development of the countries 50-year relationship, and reiterated their commitment to broadening and strengthen ties.
They also addressed issues on the international agenda, in particular the challenges presented by the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. Accompanying the distinguished visitor were Basile Ikouébé, minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, as well Pascal Onguemby, Congolese ambassador in Havana.
Also participating on the Cuban side were Salvador Valdés Mesa, a Council of State vice president; Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, minister of Foreign Relations; and Manuel M. Serrano Acosta, Cuban ambassador in the Republic of Congo.
