Beirut: Head of the Lebanese Economic Committees, former minister Mohammad Choucair, on Thursday welcomed Cuba's Ambassador to Lebanon, Jorge Le³n Cruz, at the Beirut and Mount Lebanon Chamber headquarters. Discussions between the two officials reportedly focused on ways to enhance economic relations between the two countries.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Choucair emphasized the Lebanese private sector's interest in strengthening cooperation with its Cuban counterpart. The meeting underscored a mutual interest in bolstering economic ties and exploring potential areas of collaboration.
During the meeting, the Cuban Ambassador extended an invitation to Choucair to visit Cuba, accompanied by an economic delegation. The visit aims to attend the Havana International Fair, which is scheduled to take place from November 24 to 29. This invitation reflects a concrete step towards fostering closer economic interactions between Lebanon and Cuba.