FOCUS Information Agency - Russian Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces General Nikolai Makarov began his official visit to Cuba on Tuesday, Xinhua News Agency informed.Makarov toured the area surrounding the Cacahual Mausoleum, which treasures the remains of Cuban independent hero Lieutenant General Antonio Maceo.
During the visit which will end on Friday, Makarov will meet with senior Cuban military officials and visit the building of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba (FAR) .
Makarov will also pay homage to Soviet soldiers in operations abroad at the Mausoleum of the Soviet Internationalist Soldiers and visit the Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Havana.
At the invitation of the Cuban government, Makarov arrived in Havana on Monday night for a three-day official visit.
The two countries have exchanged high-level visits since last year in efforts to boost bilateral ties.
At the end of July, Russian Vice Prime Minister Igor Sechin visited Cuba and met with Cuban leader Raul Castro.
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