Beijing.— Cuba’s First Vice President of the Councils of State and Ministers Miguel Díaz-Canel highlighted progress made in the sphere of biotechnology through exchanges with China, an important pillar in relations between both countries, reported PL.
During a visit to the mixed entity Biotech on September 4, just hours before departing the country, the vice president was received by institution directors and personnel from both nations. Biotech has been functioning for over 10 years and has a staff of over 300, including 14 Cuban experts.
Díaz-Canel emphasized the notable progress made by Cuba and China in the sphere of biotechnology over recent years while also highlighting the close collaboration that the two countries share in the sector; providing great benefits and knowledge for both peoples.
He noted that this coming September, the Cuban branch located in the Mariel Special Development Zone west of Havana, dedicated to the development, production and sale of monoclonalantibodies to treat cancer, will celebrate its 15 anniversary.
The Cuban official noted that cooperation in the sector received a boost with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the island, during which important agreements to benefit the health of both populations were signed.
According to Díaz-Canel, Cuba and China enjoy high levels of cooperation in all spheres, but biotechnology which has a positive impact on citizens from Cuba, China and around the world.
Cuba’s First Vice President arrived in the capital on September 2, to participate in commemorations for the 70th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People and the end of WWII.
