Raul Castro meets with Malawi's president in Havana

Havana, Agency
Cuban President Raul Castro met here with his counterpart from the Republic of Malawi, Bingu wa Mutharika, who is also the current leader of the African Union, state media reported Thursday.

The two leaders met Wednesday afternoon and discussed bilateral relations, as well as regional and international affairs.

Cuban Vice President Esteban Lazo, Malawi's foreign minister, Eta E. Banda, and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez also participated in the meeting.

The Malawian leader began his official visit to the island on Tuesday.

The African head of state's visit ends on Thursday.