Esteban Lazo Hernández, Cuba’s National Assembly president, met with Zanzibar’s President Hussein Ali Mwinyi to strengthen bilateral ties. Lazo emphasized cooperation and thanked Tanzania for its support against the U.S. blockade. Mwinyi acknowledged Cuba’s solidarity in health care. Lazo also discussed inter-parliamentary cooperation and visited the Biolarvicide Plant, a Cuban-supported malaria project.
Esteban Lazo Hernández, who serves as the president of the National Assembly of People’s Power and the Council of State of Cuba, conducted a meeting with Hussein Ali Mwinyi, the president of Zanzibar, on the second day of his visit to the United Republic of Tanzania. The meeting took place at the Zanzibar State House, where Lazo Hernández emphasized the significance of strengthening the historical bilateral relations that were established by the friendship between Fidel Castro and Julius Nyerere.
During this engagement, Lazo Hernández reiterated Cuba’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with Tanzania. He expressed gratitude for the Tanzanian government’s support regarding the cessation of the U.S. blockade and its role in Cuba’s removal from the “State Sponsors of Terrorism” list. President Mwinyi conveyed greetings to Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and acknowledged Cuba’s commitment to Africa, particularly highlighting its contributions to health care, thereby reaffirming Tanzania’s solidarity with Cuba.
Additionally, Lazo Hernández participated in official discussions with Zubeir Ali Maulid, the head of the Zanzibar House of Representatives, which focused on fostering inter-parliamentary collaboration, forming friendship groups, and promoting bilateral trade between the two nations. He also engaged with Cuban aid workers in Zanzibar and visited the Biolarvicide Plant in Kibaha, a project supported by Cuban experts aimed at combating malaria.
In summary, Esteban Lazo Hernández’s visit to Zanzibar underscored the enduring friendship between Cuba and Tanzania, as well as the mutual commitment to expanding cooperation across various fields, especially in health care. His meetings with Tanzanian leaders reinforced bilateral ties, and initiatives such as the Biolarvicide Plant demonstrate a proactive approach towards public health challenges.
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