After decades of estrangement, Japan and Cuba in recent years have warmed to each other through visits by high-level political figures. But it likely will take much longer for the sunny disposition to shine on the economic landscape.
According to government sources, Felipe Ramon Perez, Cuba's foreign minister and a close aid to President Fidel Castro, plans to make an official visit to Japan early next month to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, especially economic ties.
The sources said that the 35-year-old Perez plans to make the visit for four days, starting on March 3, for talks with his Japanese counterpart, Yohei Kono, and other political and business leaders.
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