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    HAVANA, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) -- An official with Cuba's Foreign Affairs Ministry on Saturday said Chinese President Hu Jintao's upcoming visit would have "a historic significance."

    The Cuban government has attached importance to President Hu's visit, which would help solidify the long-standing friendship between the two countries, said Blanco Silva, director of the ministry's Asia and Oceania Division, in an interview with Xinhua in Havana, capital of Cuba.

    The Chinese president will pay a visit to the Caribbean country from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19 after his participation in the G20 summit in Washington.

    The Cuban diplomat said the relationship between the two countries was "splendid" and based on continuous contacts between high-ranking officials as well as mutual support on international issues.

    Cuban leader Fidel Castro had paid much attention to the bilateral relationship, Silva added.

    President Hu's visit would be successful and promote the development of the relations between the two socialist countries, he said.