[NYTr] Cuban Energy Advisor Named Emeritus Professor in Japan

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Cuba Energy Advisor Named Emeritus Professor in Japan

Havana, Nov 12 (acn) Kyoto's University of Foreign Studies granted 
Cuban scientist Fidel Castro Diaz-Balart the title of emeritus 
professor during his recent visit to Japan.

Dr. Castro Diaz-Balart is the advisor to the Council of State for
nuclear policy. He traveled to Japan at the invitation of the academic 
institution to attend the international symposium: "Latin America: 
Possibilities and Challenges."

In a press conference at the Cuban embassy in Japan, Dr. Castro
Diaz-Balart gave details of Cuba's energy policy, which aims at
diversifying energy sources, while improving efficiency and encouraging 
energy saving, says a PL report.

Likewise, he told the press about the scientific development of his 
country, which he considered as steady, in spite of the U.S economic 
blockade against the island. He noted that the most important 
achievements are the result of government-led educational programs 
oriented to raise the people's awareness of the need achieve a 
sustainable management of natural resources.

When asked for his opinion about the future management of natural
resources in Latin America, the Cuban advisor said it was very 
important to make reasonable use of the resources in order to preserve 
the biodiversity and the environment.

He also pointed out the importance of increasing the educational level 
of the people in the region and of making a better distribution of 
resources.