Martelly’s Visit Strengthens Cuba-Haiti Cooperation

Havana, Nov 16. -Haiti's President Michel Martelly on Wednesday is on the second day of his official visit to Cuba, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.Martelly's agenda includes meetings in this capital with authorities, and lay a wreath to Cuban national hero Jose Marti at the memorial that carries his name at the Havana's Revolution Square.

Also on the list is to hold talks with President Raul Castro.

Shortly before arriving in Havana on Tuesday, the visitor thanked the solidarity with his country, particularly in the health sector, which dates from 1998.

"We are very pleased with the presence in my country of Cuban physicians and professionals. The health minister also traveled to Havana and we have the opportunity to work in future projects," Martelly said.

Almost 700 Cuban collaborators in that area are currently working in the neighboring country, hit by recent tragedies, such as the January 2010 earthquake and an outbreak of cholera at the end of that year.

The bi-national collaboration also highlights on education matter, with the presence in Cuba of more than 400 Haitian scholarship holders, mostly trained in health field. (Prensa Latina)