The Cambodian government has donated 6,000 tonnes of rice to the Cuban government and its people.

Prime Minister Hun Sen on Facebook said that the Cambodian government donated 6,000 tonnes of rice to the Cuban government and its people.

“The donation by government and people is 3,000 tonnes of rice and the remaining comes from private sectors,” he said.

Prime Minister Hun Sen met with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel yesterday.

“The donation will leave Cambodia in October, and arrive in Cuba in December,” he added.

In the meeting, both leaders highlighted the good bilateral relations and reiterated the willingness to strengthen cooperation in sports, health, culture, and biotechnology.

Mr Hun Sen said the Cuban President thanked Cambodia for its rice donation.

President Díaz-Canel recalled the historical ties of friendship between both countries and the firm connection between Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and King Father Norodom Sihanouk, founders of the Non-Aligned Movement (MNOAL).

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