Vienna, September 16, 2026. – Cuba’s Minister of Science, Technology, and the Environment (CITMA), Armando Rodríguez Batista, held a working meeting with senior officials from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) as part of his visit to Vienna from September 14 to 18, where he is leading the Cuban delegation to the 70th General Conference of the IAEA.
The CITMA minister was received by Ms. Fatou Haidara, UNIDO’s Deputy Director-General and Principal Director of Global Partnerships and External Relations. During the meeting, both parties reaffirmed the importance of strengthening existing cooperation ties between Cuba and the Organization.
As part of the working meeting with UNIDO, the Cuban minister and his accompanying delegation held discussions with senior officials from various departments of the Organization to explore opportunities for cooperation and evaluate the implementation of the current programmatic framework, particularly regarding projects directly involving his ministry, especially those related to environmental and climate finance.
UNIDO is a specialized agency of the United Nations, established in 1966, that promotes inclusive and sustainable industrial development. Cuba is a founding member and maintains cooperative relations with the Organization. In July 2026, both parties signed the 2026–2030 Country Program and Partnerships, which guides technical cooperation in areas such as investment, technology, industrial competitiveness, energy transition, and the circular economy.
(EmbaCubaAustria)
