Cuban Ambassador visits The Standard

Cuban Ambassador to The Gambia H.E.Rubén G. Abelenda on Wednesday visited Standard newspaper and he was received upon arrival general manager, Pa Sallah Jeng, editor- in- chief Lamin Cham and staff.

He was accompanied by the head of the Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC), Anaris Martha Odio, the diplomat and management Standard newspaper discussed historical relations that exist between the two countries.

They also discussed various topics of international interest, in general about Africa in particular.

The interlocutors agreed that the Gambia and Cuba are joined by solidarity, blood and cultural ties, and their respective peoples are lovers of peace and friendship.

They also highlighted the cooperation provided by the Caribbean nation to all Gambians in the field of health for more than two decades.

For his part, Abelenda thanked the general manager and the editor-in-chief of The Standard for the cordial and emotional meeting held at the headquarters of the aforementioned daily.