MFA Press Statement: Official Visit of the Foreign Minister of The Republic of Cuba, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, 12 - 13 October 2010

The Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cuba Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla called on Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister for Foreign Affairs George Yeo today. Minister Bruno is visiting Singapore on an official visit from 12-13 October.

Minister Rodriguez briefed Prime Minister Lee and Minister Yeo on developments in Cuba, including the economic reforms that Cuba is undertaking. Minister Rodriguez also hoped that both countries could enhance bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Lee thanked Minister Rodriguez for the hospitality shown to the Singapore delegation during his visit to Cuba in November 2009. Prime Minister Lee wished Cuba well, and said that he hoped there would be more opportunities for both countries to cooperate together in future.

Minister Rodriguez and Minister George Yeo agreed that both countries enjoyed good cooperation in many multilateral forums like the United Nations. The two Foreign Ministers also had a wide-ranging discussion on regional and international developments. Minister Yeo will host Minister Rodriguez to dinner at his Bedok Reservoir constituency this evening. After dinner, Minister Yeo will lead Minister Rodriguez on a short tour of his constituency, including to witness a Meet-the-People Session.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
12 OCTOBER 2010