Argentina and Cuba promote bilateral cooperation in agriculture

Published 2021년 9월 2일

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Argentine Secretary of International Economic Relations, Jorge Neme, recently visited Cuba to strengthen the countries' agricultural cooperation. The focus of the visits was to boost food production in Cuba, enhancing food sovereignty and replacing imports. Neme explored the potential of various agricultural areas, including grain cultivation, livestock, dairy, and tropical fruit production. The visit also aimed at progressing a scheme to produce ethanol from sugar cane, which could decrease Cuba's oil import dependence. Argentina's stance is to support Cuba in its import substitution efforts by bolstering local capacities and revitalizing value chains.

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Buenos Aires, (EFE) .- Argentina and Cuba deepened their bilateral cooperation ties in agricultural matters on the occasion of the visit that the Secretary of International Economic Relations of the Foreign Ministry, Jorge Neme, made to the island country between 26 and 31 August. According to a statement issued this Thursday by the Argentine Foreign Ministry, Neme "maintained an intense work schedule" with senior Cuban authorities. The objective of both countries is "to promote greater food production in Cuba, which contributes to strengthening food sovereignty and import substitution on the island, while opening up opportunities for Argentine companies in the Cuban market." Neme visited the Grain Research Institute and the main companies dedicated to agricultural activity, accompanied by the Argentine ambassador, Luis Ilarregui, and a group of Argentine businessmen dedicated to agricultural activity. He also met with senior Cuban government officials, such as Foreign Minister ...

Source: Elperiodicodemexico