Picture taken on June 17, 2011, provided by Cubadebate, shows the president of Cuba Raul Castro (R), accompanied by the historical leader Fidel Castro (L), talking with the president of Venezuela Hugo Chavez, who is recovering from surgery in a hospital in Habana, capital of Cuba. [Xinhua/Cubadebate]

 

Granma did not provide any details on Chavez's surgery or how long he would stay on the island.

Chavez arrived in Havana on June 8, but two days later he reportedly received a surgery on pelvic abscess.

From Havana, Chavez reportedly has kept in contact with the members of his cabinet and instructed them on various government issues.

Venezuela's National Assembly ratified on Wednesday the requested authorization for Chavez to stay out of the country while recovering from his surgery.

Venezuela is Cuba's main political and economic ally. The two nations have signed many economic agreements.