[NYTr] Jamaica's New PM to maintain ties with Cuba
 
Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:11:45 -0500 (CDT)

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Radio Jamaica - Sep 12, 2007
http://www.radiojamaica.com/content/view/1225/47/

Jamaica's New PM to maintain ties with Cuba 

Prime Minister Bruce Golding says Jamaica will continue diplomatic
relations with Cuba under his administration.

Acknowledging that there were difficulties in the relationship between
Jamaica and Cuba during the 1980's, Mr. Golding said that was a
different time and the world has changed dramatically since then.

Prime Minister Golding said both countries could maintain and deepen
their relations on the basis of mutual respect and recognition.

To that extent Mr. Golding said his administration would explore new
areas of cooperation with Cuba.

He said Jamaica would also continue to oppose the economic blockade
against Cuba, citing it as counterproductive.

Mr. Golding's comments were made Wednesday morning during a meeting at
Jamaica House with the Vice President of the Council of State of the
Republic of Cuba, Esteban Lazo Hermandez.

Wednesday's meeting was the first official duty of Mr. Golding since
his swearing in as Prime Minister Tuesday.

In addition to technical cooperation and assistance in the areas of
health, education and agriculture, Mr. Golding said he would like to
further explore advances in applied technology.

He says this is particularly relating to agriculture and
agro-processing.

In his remarks, Vice President Hernandez expressed the willingness of
his country to maintain and expand its relations with Jamaica.
 
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