In Havana, Ricardo Cabrisas, Cuba’s Deputy Prime Minister and head of Foreign Trade and Investment, and Paulo Teixeira, Brazil’s Minister of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture, led a signing ceremony that marked a step in cooperation between the two nations. They focused on agriculture, health, and social participation, emphasizing the strategy behind their collaboration.
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“We embark on a journey together,” said Cabrisas, highlighting the ceremony’s significance. Teixeira added, emphasizing the goals of sustainability and mutual growth, “This is about creating a legacy.”
The ten complementary agreements they signed cover a broad range of initiatives: from food production management and agroecological practices to rejuvenating Cuba’s Grupo Empresarial Acopio. They also aim to develop urban and rural farming, combat invasive species like marabou, and promote agroforestry systems compatible with cattle farming.
Ameno y provechoso encuentro sostuve con Paulo Teixeira, ministro de Desarrollo Agrario y Agricultura Familiar de #Brasil, hermana nación con la que estamos renovando con mucha intensidad las relaciones en sectores estratégicos, para beneficio de ambos pueblos. pic.twitter.com/UpY7cMaIjc
— Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez (@DiazCanelB) March 8, 2024
The agreements extend to technological projects, focusing on the micro-encapsulation of bioactive compounds and sourcing from natural plant materials, aiming to improve food security and nutrition education in Cuba while encouraging community involvement.
“These agreements mark the culmination of strategic dialogue and shared dreams,” Cabrisas stated, referring to the groundwork laid by previous missions and the 13th Meeting of the Brazil-Cuba Technical Cooperation Working Group. This collaboration promises a future built on shared knowledge, technology, and a commitment to improvement at both local and national levels.
