KUALA LUMPUR, August 19. It was a pleasure to welcome Mr. Muhamed Salim bin Mohd Ali, Executive Director of the International Tropical Fruit Network (TFNet), to the Cuban Embassy in Malaysia.
The exchange provided an opportunity to explore potential partnerships in the tropical fruit sector.
Mr. Salim discussed the work of the International Tropical Fruit Network (TFNet) and key areas of potential collaboration, including:
• Improving fruit quality for export
• Plant breeding and introduction of new fruit varieties
• Sanitary and phytosanitary regulations
• Exchanges and training events
Cuban Ambassador Yadira Ledesma Hernández discussed the island's companies involved in the export of tropical fruits and the exportable products in this area.
He also invited Mr. Salim to participate in the 41st Havana International Trade Fair (FIHAV 2025), to be held from November 24 to 29, 2025, in Cuba, as one of the largest multi-sector trade fairs in the Caribbean and Latin America. FIHAV 2025 represents a valuable platform for TFNet to showcase its work, engage with regional stakeholders, and expand its membership across Latin America.