France-Cuba Senates Meet in Havana
Bernard Piras, vice president of the France-Cuba senatorial friendship group, is in Havana, invited by the Cuban parliament.

According to reports to Prensa Latina on Sunday, the aim of the visit is to develop and strengthen relations with the island"s authorities, and facilitate exchange between both countries.

"We have to make progress in cultural, trade, economic and political relations for a total approach, and I think this second visit to Cuba will be very profitable," stated Piras.

The delegation will be in the Caribbean nation until May 28, and is due to meet with officials from the Cuban parliament, the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples and ministers from several State organizations.