Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Friday during commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War victory. The leaders reaffirmed their nations' longstanding partnership, with Xi emphasizing China's commitment to supporting Cuba's development and opposing 'external interference' in its affairs.
During their talks in Moscow, Xi highlighted opportunities to expand collaboration in biotechnology, renewable energy, and medical research – sectors where both countries have shown growing interest. Diaz-Canel praised China's role as a stabilizing force in global geopolitics and expressed interest in deepening trade cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative framework.
The meeting comes as Cuba navigates economic reforms and China strengthens ties with Global South nations. Analysts suggest enhanced cooperation could open new investment corridors in Caribbean infrastructure and technology transfer programs.
