Cuban prime minister refers to promotion of economic development to cope with US blockade

The president of the Council of Ministers of Cuba referred to the promotion of economic development to cope with the blockade by the US in a meeting held on his way to the United Arab Emirates for taking part in an international meeting on February 9.

Cuba is fighting to advance socialism in the face of the ever-intensifying blockade moves of the US and ever-deteriorating global crisis and disputes, he said, adding that the present situation demands that the government correct mistakes, improve economic circumstances and go among the people to lend an ear to their opinions.

What is important is to stabilize the economy, he said, stressing the need to increase the earnings of foreign currencies, strengthen domestic production so as to realize self-sufficiency in food and perfect a business system.