Venezuelan President Visits Cuba

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived Sunday on a brief working visit to meet with his Cuban counterpart Fedel Castro on bilateral cooperation.

In an arrival statement, Chavez said Castro and he will discuss and update a bilateral cooperation agreement signed last October.

Under the agreement, Cuba will offer assistance in medical and sports areas to Venezuela, which promises oil supply in preferential terms in return.

Chavez was received by Castro at the airport, the third meeting between the two leaders within on year.

The two leaders expressed satisfaction with the development of bilateral relations, and said there is a bright future for their cooperation.

The Venezuelan president will also visit hundreds of Venezuelan patients receiving free treatment in Cuba under their agreement.

Chavez has just concluded his three-day official visit to the Dominican Republic.






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