Esteemed Dr Gill Samuels, Chair of the Foundation Council of the Global Forum for Health Research;

Dr José Ramón Fernández, Vice President of the Council of Ministers;

Dr José Ramón Balaguer, Minister of Public Health;

Distinguished leaders and specialists of the Global Forum;

Representatives of the World Health Organization and the Pan American Health Organization;

Distinguished visitors accompanying us who have shared the unfolding of this very important event, dedicated to the extraordinary role of science and innovation as essential factors for achieving health for all peoples.

This event has been characterized by rich exchanges, valuable experiences and the worthy objectives we have in common, shared in an atmosphere of friendship, understanding, respect and fraternity. For Cuba, it has been a great honor to receive you.