China calls for enhanced scientific cooperation with Cuba

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-10-12 22:38

BEIJING: Chinese State Councilor Liu Yandong on Monday said China and Cuba should continue to strengthen win-win cooperation in science and technology so as to achieve common development.

Liu made the remarks here when meeting with Fidel Castro Diaz, the scientific advisor to the State Council of Cuba.

Liu spoke highly of the achievements and experience of Cuba's socialist construction, and the friendly and cooperative relations as well as scientific and technology exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.

Since China and Cuba forged diplomatic ties 49 years ago, the two countries have maintained sound and substantial exchanges and cooperation in the field of science and technology, which reinforced scientific and technological strength of both countries, and promoted their social and economic development as well as the improvement of the living standards of the two peoples.

The successful cooperation in the bio-pharmaceutical field between China and Cuba has become a role model for the scientific cooperation between the developing countries, Liu noted.

Liu also asked Diaz to convey her sincere greetings to Fidel Castro, the founder of Cuba's socialist cause.