A Cuban delegation comprising Agricultural officials and experts is currently in St. Vincent and the
Grenadines on a developmental mission tailored towards providing technical support in various
areas within the Agricultural sector here. Deputy Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Javier Francisco
Aguiar Rodriguez, Head of Division, Carlos Alberto Alvarez Candelario and International Director
in the Ministry of Agriculture, Jose Antonio Buides Casanas arrived in the state on Wednesday 6,
September, 2023. They were welcomed by Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural
Transformation, Industry and Labour, Hon. Saboto Caesar and Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to this country, H. E. José Manuel Leyva Ventura. The
mission signals a continuation of collaborative and explorative efforts in the Agricultural field
between both countries, which was extended earlier this year upon Minister Caesar’s visit to Cuba.
The delegation is expected to be engaged in a number of activities, which include a Windward
Tour –Tissue Culture lab, Orange Hill Multiplication Centre and Vincy Fresh Ltd, a meeting with
Government officials, the Permanent Secretary and Senior staff at the Ministry of Agriculture;
CELAC Team – Meeting at CELAC Food and Nutrition Centre to discuss CELAC FNS Plan,
consultations with Food Producer groups – Community farm visits and meeting with leaders of
Agriculture Co-operatives, a Bequia day tour, the signing of a Memorandum Of Understanding
(MOU) at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a meeting with CELAC Officials and visit to RainForest
Seafood.
The delegation will leave the state on September 12, 2023; after the conclusion of all scheduled
activities. The Cuban delegation’s visit demonstrates the deepened friendship and solidarity both
countries share.