The Cuban FM described the meeting as important and timely, and reiterated the island's interest to continue the excellent development of relations of solidarity, friendship and cooperation between the two nations. Rodriguez thanked Togo for its stance against the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by Washington on Cuba, a hostile policy that in this moment is strengthening in the financial sector.

He ratified Cuba's solidarity and cooperation, along with the international community, in the struggle against the Ebola fever virus in
African countries, and highlighted that on October 20, the nations that are members of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas-Free trade Agreement of the Peoples (ALBA-TCP) will meet n Havana in an extraordinary summit, the focus of which will be the struggle against that terrible epidemic. Dussey underlined the bonds of friendship with African nations, particularly with his country.

The distinguished visitor conveyed greetings and the admiration of Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe, President of Togo, and praised the quality of the training of Togolese students in Cuba.

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