He hopes that if restoration work is needed the seaport's shipyard workers could make the repairs in conjunction with their Cuban counterparts.
After much hassle, these three US-based jazz musicians got to play with their Cuban counterparts in Havana and this is the result.
Not surprisingly in that era, the members of Martí-Maceo found acceptance and upward mobility harder to achieve in the larger Anglo community than their white Cuban counterparts.
Five American boxers may have to beat Cuban fighters before the medal rounds, including three who are scheduled to face their Cuban counterparts in the first two rounds.
While generally unaware of the politics, American visitors were stunned by the skills of their Cuban counterparts.
While the Americans stood waiting, their older Cuban counterparts slouched in chairs, smoking cigarettes and sneering as they eyed the anxious competition across the departure area.
Like their Cuban counterparts here, the Americans in Havana operate under the auspices of the Swiss.
This has led to many civil rights group protests regarding the treatment they receive, in contrast to the asylum granted (see: wet feet, dry feet policy) to their Cuban counterparts.
State Department officials said the delays were a continuing topic during the regular migration talks they held with their Cuban counterparts.
I'm glad I came to talk with my Russian and Cuban counterparts.