#news: Cuban vice president meets Cambodian parliament leader

HAVANA, Dec. 9 (Xinhua)-- Cuban Vice President Esteban Lazo Hernandez on Thursday met a delegation led by Cambodian parliament President Heng Samrin.

Samrin conveyed greetings from the Cambodian government to former Cuban leader Fidel Castro and current leader Raul Castro. He also thanked Cuba for its support to the development of Cambodia.

During the meeting, both leaders stressed their aspirations to continue strengthening the friendship and cooperation between the two peoples and governments.

Samrin, who had visited Cuba four times, thanked the host for the hospitality and reaffirmed his country's interest in expanding ties with Cuba.

Havana and Phnom Penh established diplomatic relations in April 1960.

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