Russia and Abu Dhabi in talks to build major airport in Cuba

[Judi Lynn]

Russia and Abu Dhabi in talks to build major airport in Cuba
The National-Abu Dhabi • February 25, 2015



Russia is in talks with Abu Dhabi investors to build a major airport in Cuba to serve as a hub for Latin America.

In an exclusive interview with the Abu Dhabi newspaper The National, Russian trade and industry minister Denis Manturov said that discussions had taken place with Abu Dhabi’s strategic investment company Mubadala to invest in the vast project.

Manturov said that Russia planned to invest at least US$200 million in the project, which could also include redeveloping a port and building a railway line.

“We are deeply involved in these negotiations,” the minister said. “Cuba is developing a transport hub from the seaport and a railway to the airport.

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