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Russia delivers Moskvich cars for Havana’s taxi fleet

Moscow will deliver 50 Moskvich cars for Havana’s taxi fleet. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko announced Thursday. During the Russia-Cuba business dialogue at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

“Following the agreements of our presidents, Vladimir Putin and Miguel Díaz-Canel. We continue to develop cooperation in various areas. In the last year, Russia has increased its imports from Cuba by 20 percent.

The supply of Russian cars of the Gaz, UAZ, Kamaz, and Lada brands to Cuba is being developed.

Also the Russian side will deliver 50 Moskvich cars for the taxi fleet in Havana,” he noted, as quoted by the Russian government website.

Chernyshenko added that Russian companies continue to expand their presence in Cuba and invest in long-term projects despite external pressure.

With information from RT.com