MOSCOW, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) -- Cuba and Russia are not discussing the possibility of deploying Russian missile shield in the Caribbean country, visiting Cuban Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque said here on Monday.

    "Our cooperation is developing in all spheres including politics, economy, culture and science. But our partnership will not be directly aimed against any third countries," said the top Cuban diplomat.

    Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has pledged to reinforce Russia's status on the world arena, including its presence in such countries as Cuba amid rows with the United States on Washington's plans to deploy anti-ballistic missile components in Central Europe.

    Roque rejected the possibility of resuming Russia's military presence in Cuba, but vowed to boost energy cooperation and economic ties.