HAVANA, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Cuban press on Thursday stressed the meeting between Cuban leader Raul Castro and visiting Chinese top legislator Wu Bangguo, who finished his visit on Thursday.

    Official daily "Granma" published in its front page a picture showing Castro was shaking hands with Wu, chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National People's Congress.

    The daily said Castro and Wu discussed the excellent bilateral ties which are at their best historical moments.

    Granma also mentioned that Wu hailed Cuba's foreign policy.

    Local daily "Juventud Rebelde" said "Cuba and China will continue picking up success."

    The paper also talked about a newly signed agreement on bilateral cooperation and a donation to Cuba.

    Wu left Thursday for Bahamas after a three-day visit to Cuba. He will also visit the United States.

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