On the occasion, Gojkovic stressed that this is a historic visit since it is the first visit by a Cuban head of parliament to Serbia, adding that the topic of conversation was development of cooperation based on the Protocol of Cooperation between the two parliaments signed in September 2015 during her visit to Havana, specifically between the parliamentary working bodies, friendship groups and delegations in multilateral organisations, particularly in the IPU, on topics of common interest.

“Our relations have been traditionally good and friendly for 73 years now. We are grateful for Cuba’s manifest respect of Serbia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, especially for Cuba’s stance in the UNESCO vote on Kosovo-Metohija’s bid to join the organisation”, said Gojkovic.

Gojkovic said that political dialogue and good relations should be accompanied by stronger economic ties and higher volume of trade, and that the National Assembly is prepared to ratify all agreements signed by the two countries’ respective governments in the fields of economy, transport, health, tourism, culture, etc.

The President of the Cuban National Assembly of People's Power said that since the establishment of diplomatic ties 73 years ago, the two countries’ relations have improved every day to become a symbol of friendship between the two nations.

Hernandez said that his visit to Serbia demonstrates firm intent to continue the political dialogue at the highest level, as well as contribute to the improvement of cooperation, and reaffirmed Cuba’s principled support of Serbia’s protection of its territorial sovereignty and integrity.

Hernandez added that Cuba considers Serbia a true friend, one with which it shares a traditional friendship bolstered by the successful development of political cooperation, also adding that economic relations should be furthered in the future.