Pretoria, 15 September 2026.— The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to South Africa, Fakri Rodríguez, held a productive working meeting with Masotsha Mnguni, Acting Chief Director of Economic and Social Development at South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).
During the meeting, both parties reaffirmed the deep bonds of friendship, solidarity and cooperation that unite Cuba and South Africa, based on a shared history of mutual support and a commitment to defending the interests of the countries of the Global South.
The exchange provided an opportunity to address issues of common interest and explore new opportunities to continue strengthening the multilateral agenda between the two countries, particularly in areas aimed at promoting international cooperation, solidarity amongst nations and the construction of a fairer and more equitable world order.
Ambassador Fakri Rodríguez emphasised Cuba’s willingness to continue working closely with South Africa to consolidate bilateral ties and achieve greater coordination in multilateral forums.
For his part, Mr Masotsha Mnguni spoke highly of the strength of relations between the two countries and the importance of maintaining an ongoing dialogue on matters of mutual interest.
(Cuban Embassy in South Africa)