Panamanian President in Cuba
Panamanian President Martin Torrijos began an working visit to Cuba Wednesday, aimed at improving bilateral relations and solidarity.

Torrijos, who arrived in Havana Tuesday accompanied by his wife and children, was welcomed at the Jose Marti International Airport by the secretary of the Council of State, Jose Miyar Barruecos, and Deputy Foreign Minister Alejandro Gonzalez.

Upon his arrival, the Panamanian leader expressed thanks for the Cuban collaboration in health, and said his visit aims to honor what he rated as fruitful bilateral relations and historic solidarity between the two countries, particularly from Cuba to Panama.

Torrijos praised the Operation Miracle, a Cuban-encouraged project that has provided free eye operations for over 1,700 low-income Panamanian patients so far.

During his stay on the Island, to conclude on January 5, the Panamanian president will meet with Cuba s Parliament President Ricardo Alarcon and Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque.