Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel (R) holds talks with visiting Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev in Havana, Cuba, Oct. 3, 2019. Medvedev's visit is aimed at strengthening Cuba-Russia ties. The two countries are scheduled to sign several bilateral and inter-institutional agreements, as well as commercial contracts. (Xinhua)

 
Cuba and Russia on Thursday agreed to enhance infrastructure cooperation, including in the production of automotive vehicles, railways and airplanes.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev co-chaired the signing of collaboration agreements at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana.

The endorsement of these legal instruments took place during Medvedev's two-day official visit to Cuba starting on Thursday.

Also signed by the two leaders was a protocol for the training of customs personnel to strengthen the fight against air traffic violations.

During their talks, Diaz-Canel and Medvedev also reviewed the bilateral relations and areas that need more attention.

According to Diaz-Canel, the signing of the agreements complements the agreements signed in Moscow at the recent Intergovernmental Russian-Cuban Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical cooperation.