The Diplomat Magazine of Zimbabwe, awarded the Diplomat of the Year award for the Americas region to the Ambassador of Cuba, Carmelina Ramírez.
In the words of the Chairperson of the Candidates Nomination Committee, Anora Sibanda, the award seeks to recognize outstanding diplomats in Zimbabwe who have a positive impact on the lives of ordinary Zimbabwean citizens, who represent their countries well and they have excellent relations with other diplomats. Due to the conditions imposed by the extension of COVID19 this year, the event organizers went to the headquarters of the Diplomatic Mission of Cuba to deliver the distinction.
The Cuban diplomat thanked the recognition on behalf of the Cuban people. She reiterated her gratitude to the government and people of Zimbabwe for their friendship and permanent support in the fight against the blockade imposed by the US for more than six decades.