Cuban Ambassador exchange with Dr. Mahatir, former Prime Minister of Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, June 11, 2025. The Cuban ambassador to Malaysia, Yadira Ledesma Hernández, had the opportunity to meet with His Excellency Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, former Prime Minister of Malaysia and a prominent figure in Malaysian politics and the Asian region.

Dr. Mahathir recalled Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro and their contributions to forging ties of friendship between Malaysia and Cuba.

The Cuban ambassador, for her part, conveyed to the Malaysian leader the admiration of the Cuban people and government.

Mahathir made an official visit to Cuba in 1997 and then attended the South Summit in 2000. He later participated in an economic forum on the island in 2006.