Havana.-Lebanese Youth and Sports Minister Ahmed Fatfat termed positive his visit to Cuba, after signing a cooperation agreement in the athletics sphere. Meeting Wednesday with sports authorities, Fatfat talked of sports exchanges between both nations, and expressed thanks for Cuba’s permanent support of the Arab nations’ cause. “Sports,” said the official, “are an important means to continue bringing Lebanon and Cuba closer, so we hope each accord or project can be defined without any obstacle.”

(Prensa Latina) January 19, 2004