He later travelled to Varaderoin, Matanzas province, where he spent a night before touring tourism development facilities the next day.
On Monday, Khama unveiled the bust of Botswana's first president (his father) Sir Seretse Khama at the African National Heroes Park in the Cuban capital. The bust was donated by the government and people of Cuba to the government and people of Botswana.
On the same day, Khama visited the International School of Physical Education and Sports, which hosts Batswana students. In addition to being given a guided tour of the institute, the vice president had the opportunity to witness a final project presentation by a Botswana student, Peaceful Seleka, who was completing his five-year degree studies in Cuba.
Later that day, the vice president laid a wreath at the monument of Cuban national hero Jose Marti, and also visited the Centre For Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology.
In the afternoon, he met Fernando Ramirez de Estenoz, member of the secretariat and head of the international relations department of the central committee of the Communist Party of Cuba. The two exchanged views on the existing cooperation between Botswana and Cuba and discussed possibilities for further collaboration.
Later in the evening, Khama met with Botswana students studying in Cuba as well as the visiting Botswana national volleyball team at a reception hosted by Botswana's ambassador to Cuba, Samuel Outlule.
The vice president's visit ended yesterday after talks with vice president of the Cuban Council of State Esteban Lazo Hernandez, and a courtesy call on acting (Cuban leader) Raul Castro Ruz.
The vice president and his entourage were scheduled to leave Havana for Gaborone yesterday and arrive tomorrow (Thursday).
(Office of the President)
