Cuba, Nebraska Sign Trade Deals
Authorities from Cuba and the US State of Nebraska are due to sign two trade agreements in this capital on Tuesday in the agricultural sphere, to make viable the island´s purchase of grains and other foods.

The two accords are due to be inked at the Havana´s Palco Hotel today, in the presence of Nebraska governor Dave Heineman, who arrived in Havana Monday along with 30 businesspeople from his State.

In statements to press, Heineman termed very significant the two accords to be signed here with executives of the Cuban Food Importing Company ALIMPORT, to give a boost trade in this sector, as he previously did in 2005 and 2006.

The US politician stated that this "mutually advantageous" society with Cuban authorities has particular importance for Nebraska farmers, although he condemned restrictions imposed by the US economic blockade.

Due to the blockade, Cuba is obliged to pay in cash and in advance for all goods imported from the US.

Members of the US delegation confirmed to Prensa Latina that prior trade contracts between Nebraska and Cuba hover around $60 million for the purchase by the Caribbean country of beans and other cereals, turkey and pork.