During a brief conversation held after the official part of the ceremony, Miguel Bermudez said that Cuba values relations with Uzbekistan based on the principles of friendship, mutual respect and consideration of interests, the Dunyo news agency reports,
The high interest of the Cuban Government in intensifying political dialogue and strengthening multifaceted cooperation with Tashkent was also emphasized.
The Cuban President noted the existence of huge reserves and untapped potential for deepening bilateral partnership in trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian fields, as well as in the field of healthcare and tourism.
At the end of the meeting, Miguel Bermudez conveyed words of respect and best wishes to the President of Uzbekistan.
During his stay in Havana, Ambassador Ulugbek Lapasov laid flowers at the monument to Cuban national hero Jose Marti, and also held meetings and negotiations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Parliament, Ministry of Health, group of companies of biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry "BioCubaFarma".
Uzbekistan and Cuba established diplomatic relations on March 13, 2006. And Ulugbek Lapasov is the first Uzbek ambassador to Cuba in 18 years.
Recall that on August 3, 2023, U. Lapasov was appointed Permanent Representative of Uzbekistan to the UN in New York City,
He is 42 years old. He graduated from the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in Tashkent, as well as programs from a number of foreign universities. He started in the Foreign Ministry system as an intern, worked in the central office and diplomatic missions abroad. Speaks French, English, and Russian.
