Kingstown, March 5, 2026 — The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry, held a cordial and fruitful meeting with the Minister of Social Welfare, Community Empowerment, Ecclesiastical Affairs and National Heritage of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Honourable Shevern John.
During the exchange, both authorities discussed the current state of bilateral relations and explored new opportunities for cooperation in areas related to social welfare, community work, and the protection of national heritage. The Cuban Ambassador reaffirmed his country’s willingness to continue strengthening the historic bonds of friendship and solidarity that unite Cuba and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, particularly in sectors of high social impact.
Minister Shevern John acknowledged Cuba’s contribution to the development of the Caribbean region, especially in areas such as healthcare, human resource training, and technical assistance, and expressed interest in identifying joint initiatives aimed at empowering the most vulnerable communities.
Both sides agreed on the importance of promoting programs that foster social inclusion, cultural cooperation, and the exchange of best practices in social policy, for the benefit of their respective peoples.
The meeting took place in an atmosphere of mutual respect and reaffirmed the shared commitment to further deepen the ties of cooperation between Cuba and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (Embassy of Cuba to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines/Cubaminrex).