The delegation, led by Joana Tomás Martins, member of the Central Committee of the Movement for the Liberation of Angola and secretary general of the OMA, accompanied by Teresa Amarelle Boué, member of the Political Bureau and secretary general of the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC), learned about the actions in the largest of the Antilles to promote economic development in which women play a leading role.

Chapman Waugh presented to the visitors aspects related to the National Program for the Advancement of Women (PAM), a presidential decree implemented since March 8, 2021.

She specified that the PAM brings together the agencies of the Central State Administration whose Gender Committees meet monthly to discuss the gaps that exist in terms of the development of women.

It is a program that promotes not only gender equality, but also the advancement of this population group within society because, despite the achievements brought to them by the Revolution and the creation of the FMC, there are still gaps, she said.

The deputy prime minister noted that, currently, the Caribbean nation has a high number of women in its Parliament, as well as in the science sector, where they lead projects related to the creation of anti-COVID-19 vaccines.

He commented that through the governmental groups, the WFP operates in other areas such as policies and norms, from a scientific perspective through research and anthropological studies, since the government management system of the Republic of Cuba is based on science and innovation.

Tomás Martins ratified the historical ties of solidarity and cooperation that Cuba and Angola have maintained for more than four decades and insisted that they will not be broken.

He emphasized the recent signing of an agreement between the WCO and the FMC to strengthen joint work, the content of which must be put into practice.

During its tour of activities in Cuba, the WCO delegation visited local development projects in the capital and participated in the parade for International Workers' Day at the José Martí Revolution Square.