Nairobi, October 7, 2022- The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Kenya, Juan Manuel Rodríguez Vázquez, was received by the President of the National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOC-K), Paul Tergat. Third Secretary of the Cuban Embassy, Edisleydi Curbelo Garcia and other executives of NOC-K as Mr. Francis Mutuku, Secretary General; Mr. Maluki, First Vice President; Mr. Kioni, Second Vice President; and Peter Ciira, Third Secretary Cadet, Americas and the Caribbean Directorate MFA, also attended the meeting.
During the meeting, both parties agreed on the potential of Cuba and Kenya to develop ties in the field of sports. Both the Cuban and Kenyan sides showed willingness to initiate exchanges of delegations and technicians in areas of mutual interest.
A Memorandum of Understanding will be negotiated between the two parties as a first step toward a new stage of collaboration in sports.