I was struck this past visit to Cuba with so many products in the stores from China. We have an excellent political and economic relationship with China and do much business. We will see this become greater each year. One cannot talk Cuba without talking tobacco. The main elements are the seeds and our special soil.
Cigar makers have the tradition that makes the cigars unique.
The whole world knows of such quality found only in Cuba. Nickel is the main product of our mines right now. It is a needed ore and we are developing that industry, setting all records for production. Fidel recently visited with many countries of the region. We are very much a part of the Caribbean community of nations and we seek to trade and have many good relations.