Today 20 October 2015), Russian Defence Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu had a meeting with Vice President of Council of Ministers of Cuba Ricardo Cabrisas in Moscow.
The discussion was held in a friendly atmosphere and a business-like way. In the course of the meeting the parties discussed upon the condition and prospects of the Russian-Cuban cooperation in defence field.
According to General of the Army Sergei Shoigu, such meetings held in the Russian military department are forming a good tradition.
General of the Army Sergei Shoigu thanked the Cuban party for the warm welcome given to the Russian warships and vessels during entering the Havana port. He also expressed the interest in future cooperation development in the Navy field.
The Russian Defence Minister paid special attention to prospects of the military and technical cooperation between Russia and Cuba.
He also reminded that Russia has gained wide experience in training the Cuban servicemen in military educational establishments.
Ricardo Cabrisas stressed that relationship with the Russian Defence Ministry are very special for the Russian-Cuban cooperation.
Ricardo Cabrisas also delivered best wishes of the Council of Ministers and the President of Cuba Raul Castro.
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