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22 May, 2023 Delegation of the Federation of Cuban Women seeks to deepen ties with Cambodia

Havana, Cuba.- A delegation from the Federation of Cuban Women headed by its general secretary, Teresa Amarelle, is visiting Cambodia today with the purpose of deepening the historic relations between the two countries. Amarelle and her companions will place special emphasis on exchanging experiences related to public policies in favor of gender equality, and learning […]
22 May, 2023 Cuba regrets damage caused by heavy rains in Italy

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez lamented Saturday the loss of human lives and the damage caused by torrential rains and floods in the Italian region of Emilia Romagna. Floods in that northern region continue and could worsen with the threat of heavy rains, so earth walls are being placed to try to stem […]
22 May, 2023 Indonesian ambassador to Cuba visits Guantanamo Bay

Havana, Cuba.- Nana Yuliana, extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Cuba, began a visit to Guantanamo on Saturday, where she expressed her satisfaction at being in the land that inspired the world-famous song “La Guantanamera”, which, she said, she heard in her country many years ago. The ambassador commented that the […]
22 May, 2023 S. Africa celebrates the 60th anniversary of Cuba’s medical collaboration

South Africa, South Africa.- The Cuban medical brigades in South Africa, Eswatini, and Lesotho celebrated the 60th anniversary of Cuba’s internationalist collaboration in the health sector on Saturday. During a teleconference from the Bloemfontein National Hospital, the doctors, led by the head of Cuba’s medical mission in South Africa, Jorge Delgado Bustillo, expressed their willingness […]
22 May, 2023 Cuba present at the 76th World Health Assembly

Havana, Cuba.- Cuba is represented at the 76th World Health Assembly by the head of the sector, José Ángel Portal, an event that from Monday until May 30 will analyze in Geneva how to strengthen health systems. On the opening day, a series of strategic round tables will be held in which delegates, partner agencies, […]
18 May, 2023 Russian Vice Prime Minister will make a working visit to Cuba

Havana, Cuba.- Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitri Chernishenko will visit Cuba from May 17 to 19, to attend the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Commission between the two countries. During his working visit to Havana, Chernishenko will hold a meeting with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel. Likewise, the vice prime minister of the Slavic nation will […]
18 May, 2023 Cuba greets Norway’s national holiday

Havana, Cuba.- The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs today congratulated the people and Government of the Kingdom of Norway on the occasion of its national holiday. Through Twitter, the island’s foreign ministry ratified its willingness to continue strengthening ties between the non-nations. Norway’s National Day is celebrated on May 17, commemorating the signing of the […]
18 May, 2023 Cuba reiterates its commitment to fight against all forms of discrimination

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel reiterated today his country’s commitment against all forms of discrimination, in order to celebrate the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The National Center for Sexual Education celebrates until next day 20 the 16th edition of the Days against Homophobia and Transphobia. This year the activities focus on […]
18 May, 2023 Day of Cultural Diversity in Cuba focuses on Japan

Havana, Cuba.- The Historian’s Office of the Cuban city of Camagüey is preparing today the 10th Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, dedicated to the Japanese presence and influence in Camagüey. The program will start on May 21 and will bring together various specialists and researchers from the Japanese embassy in Cuba, in […]
18 May, 2023 Russia and Cuba to seek concrete actions to revitalize trade

Havana, Cuba.- At the 11th Meeting of the Business Committee, held at the National Hotel in Havana, Russia, and Cuba today called for concrete actions to revitalize trade between the two countries. The Meeting was attended by representatives from 52 Russian and 106 Cuban companies, the President of the Cuban Chamber of Commerce Antonio Carricante […]
18 May, 2023 Cuba announces more details on migration measures

Havana, Cuba.- The general director of Consular Affairs and Cubans Living Abroad, Ernesto Sobern, offered new details on the migratory measures referring to the extension of passport validity.   In a direct transmission on the social network Facebook, Soberon said passports with 10-year validity will be those issued from July 1.   He explained that […]
18 May, 2023 Raul Castro and Diaz-Canel preside over funeral honors of Raul Curbelo Morales

Havana, Cuba.- Floral offerings by Army General Raúl Castro and President Miguel Díaz-Canel presided over the funeral of Cuban revolutionary Raúl Curbelo, who passed away on May 11 due to a sudden illness. In the Pantheon of the Veterans of the War of Independence, in the Colón Cemetery, his mortal ashes and the medals received […]
17 May, 2023 Homage in Cuba to honor National Hero José Martí

Havana, Cuba.- The Economic Society of Friends of the Country (SEAP) will hold the homage “Honrar, honra” (Honor, Honors) in this capital city, on May 19th, coinciding with the 128th anniversary of the fall in the battle field, of Cuba’s National Hero José Martí. At its headquarters in Havana, SEAP’s program will include the speech […]
17 May, 2023 UNESCO acknowledges Cuba’s initiatives at the head of the G-77

Paris, Cuba.- Palestinian Ambassador to UNESCO Mounir Anastas on Tuesday acknowledged Cuba’s work as pro tempore president of the Group of 77 plus China and the outcomes of the ministers’ meetings hosted by the country. In his speech as chairman of the UNESCO chapter of the group, the diplomat highlighted the meetings of the G-77 […]
17 May, 2023 Diaz-Canel highlights newly approved immigration policy

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Tuesday noted that the new policy announced by the Foreign Ministry is the outcome of permanent dialogue between the nation and its emigration. The head of State tweeted that these provisions ratify the unchanging will to continue to strengthen ties between Cuba and its overseas nationals. On Tuesday, […]
17 May, 2023 Cuban president evaluates socioeconomic strategy in Havana

Havana, Cuba.- The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (CC-PCC) and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel heads a dialogue this Tuesday with authorities in Havana to evaluate the socioeconomic strategy of the territory with a view to overcoming the complex moment the nation is going through. The president […]
17 May, 2023 Díaz-Canel holds talks with authorities of Havana and Camagüey provinces

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reiterated the need to increase food production for the population during dialogues held Tuesday with the authorities of Havana and Camagüey provinces. The president placed the issue as the central axis of the discussions he held this afternoon in both territories in the west and east of the country, […]
16 May, 2023 Delegation from the Cuban Ministry of Agriculture is in Hanoi

Havana, Cuba.- A delegation from the Cuban Ministry of Agriculture headed by its deputy head Maury Hechavarría began a working visit in Hanoi today to close a journey that previously took them to Cambodia and Laos. The vice minister will meet with his counterpart Tran Thanh Nam on Monday and will begin a series of […]
16 May, 2023 CELAC: Cuba rejects inclusion on U.S. terrorism list

Havana, Cuba.- – Cuban Finance and Prices Minister Vladimir Regueiro rejected Monday in Santiago de Chile the unjustified inclusion of his country on the U.S. list of alleged sponsors of terrorism, which reinforces the consequences of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed on it for more than 60 years. Speaking at a meeting of […]
16 May, 2023 Cuba denounces U.S. blockade before UNESCO

Paris, France.- Cuba’s ambassador to UNESCO, Yahima Esquivel, denounced Tuesday during the debates of the organization’s 216th Executive Council the U.S. economic, commercial and financial blockade against the island and demanded its immediate end. Speaking at the plenary session, the diplomat described the siege imposed by Washington for more than 60 years as unilateral and […]