Fidel and Raul Castro meet visiting Japanese FM

Fidel and Raul Castro meet visiting Japanese FM

English.news.cn 2015-05-04 06:10:07

HAVANA, May 3 (Xinhua) -- Fidel Castro, the leader of Cuban Revolution, and his brother and President of Cuba Raul Castro have had separate meetings with visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, local press reported Sunday.

"On Saturday afternoon, the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz, met with Japan's Foreign Minister, Mr. Fumio Kishida," said Cuban official daily Juventud Rebelde.

The daily added that "Fidel and the distinguished visitor discussed the relations between Cuba and Japan, as well as other important international issues."

The paper said "the meeting was held in a friendly atmosphere."

President Raul Castro and the Japanese minister "affirmed the positive progress of the ties between the two countries and discussed other topics of common interest on the international agenda."

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