The National Office of Statistics and Information of the Republic of Cuba (ONEI) announced the closing of a collaborative project developed with the technical assistance of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Thursday reaffirmed the willingness to defend independence and sovereignty ahead of growing U.S. hostility.

"This is the Alliance of solidarity and cooperation, victorious over the selfish pragmatism that only bets on profits and the market".

The Cuba FAO office announced that it will promote seed production in Cuba through a project implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture in 8 municipalities of the country for purposes of increasing food production.