Nicosia, September 22, 2026. The President of the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), Mr. Stravros Stavrou, welcomed on Monday the 21st at his headquarters on Griva Digeni, in this capital, the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Rubén Pino Martínez, on a courtesy visit.
During the meeting, the CCCI president, Mr. Stavrou, thanked the Cuban diplomat for his visit and expressed his interest in continuing to take concrete steps toward strengthening bilateral economic and trade relations, identifying secure projects and specific goals that contribute to the solid and sustainable development of their relationship.
For his part, the Cuban ambassador thanked them for their warm welcome while updating them on the current situation facing the island, worsened by the prolonged and genocidal blockade and the energy siege imposed by the U.S. government, in addition to its recent executive orders of January 29 and May 1 of this year, which have caused significant damage affecting the everyday life of the Cuban population.
Incidentally, diplomat Pino Martínez handed over a copy of the report that Cuba will once again present to the United Nations General Assembly on October 27 and 28 as a usual draft resolution titled “Necessity of Ending the Economic, Commercial, and Financial Blockade Imposed by the United States of America Against Cuba.”
He also briefed them on the new trade and investment opportunities on the island, linked to measures implemented to boost the country's economy, while extending an invitation to the CCCI host team to participate in the 42nd edition of the Havana International Fair (FIHAV 2026), which will take place from November 24 to 26, an event that will allow Cypriot exhibitors to showcase their products and services and present business offers through the virtual platform set up for the fair.
Embassy of Cuba in Cyprus