Medvedev: Cuba is still an important strategic ally of Russia in the region – Mehr news agency RCO News Agency

According to Mehr news agency, quoted by Ryanovsti news agency, Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy of the Russian Security Council, announced his meeting with Cuban Foreign Minister Rodríguez Parrilla on Wednesday.

In this regard, the deputy of the Russian Security Council said: Cuba is still an important strategic ally for Russia among the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Dimitri Medvedev discussed the development and deepening of relations between the two countries with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba.

This is while the Russian Foreign Minister had previously said in a meeting with his Cuban counterpart in Moscow that “his country asks the United States to behave wisely and refrain from implementing plans related to the naval blockade of Cuba.”

“Sergei Lavrov” added during his meeting with “Bruno Rodríguez” that Russia rejects the accusations that the cooperation between Moscow and Havana is a threat to Washington or any other party. Russia will support Cuba in protecting its security. All problems should be resolved through dialogue and exchange of views.