Cuban Chronology 1982

Confidential
May 6
July 15
July 22-25
July 28
September 16
September 20
September 23
October 15
October 18
October 26
December 2
Confidential
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Le Monde cites Marcel Niedergang’s interview with Carlos Rafael Rodriguez, in
Paris, in which Rodriguez declares, “that his country would aid Argentina by
every means, including military.” Carlos Rafael Rodriguez meets the mayor of
Paris, Jacques Chirac, and discusses development of bilateral relations with
French Prime Minister Pierre Mauroy.
In an interview with Prensa Latina, Pierra Decamps mentions French cooperation
in the construction of an important electrical plant in Matanzas Province and a pa-
per pulp project in Jatibonico. Fidel Castro, Carlos Rafael Rodriguez, and Jesus
Montane attend a reception in Havana hosted by French Ambassador to Cuba
Pierre Richard Decamps on the occasion of France’s National Day.
French Culture Minister Jack Lang visits Havana and discusses the “differences”
between Cuba and France with Fidel Castro.
Foreign Minister Malmierca arrives in France and reports on the recently held
ministerial meeting of the Nonaligned Movement on the Palestinian issue.
Minister President of Cuba’s National Bank Raul Leon Torras arrives in Paris at
the head of a delegation that will meet with French financial and banking
authorities. National Bank President Leon arrives in Paris, where he describes as
“positive” the reception given by the French economic authorities to Cuba’s
proposal to renegotiate its medium-term debt. J
French Health Minister Jack Ralite arrives in Havana and is greeted by Minister
President of the State Committee for Economic Cooperation Hector Rodriguez
Llompart.
Cuban Ambassador to France Gregorio Ortega discusses economic matters of
mutual interest and bilateral relations with French Prime Minister Pierre Mauroy.
Fidel Castro attends a reception for Jack Ralite and discusses expanding
cooperation in the health field and the international situation during two meetings
with the French health minister.
During a meeting of French newsmen, the ambassadors of Cuba, Grenada, and
Nicaragua denounce the dangers that exist in Central America and the Caribbean
due to the aggressive US policy.
French press reports that Fidel Castro has ordered the release of French poet
Armando Valladares, who has been imprisoned in Cuba since 1960.
During his press conference in Havana, Lucio Lara dismisses reports that French
troops are to replace Cuban troops in Angola.
Transportation Minister Baranda and his French counterpart Charles Fiterman
sign a protocol in Paris agreeing to begin air service between Havana and Paris in
May 1983.
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