Jakarta, April 20, 2026 — The Chairman of Commission I of the House of Representatives of Indonesia (DPR RI), Utut Adianto, received the visit of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba, Dagmar González Grau, in the delegation hall of the Parliamentary Complex, Senayan.
Mr. Utut Adianto emphasized Indonesia’s commitment to maintaining solidarity with Cuba in the face of various global pressures. Indonesia considers Cuba a friendly nation with a long historical relationship. Therefore, the solidarity established is not only diplomatic but also based on concrete experiences of cooperation in various fields. “We regard Cuba as a friend. Indonesia’s solidarity with Cuba must be maintained as a shared commitment,” Utut declared.
He added that the relationship between the two countries has long been close, including the humanitarian assistance Cuba provided to Indonesia during various disasters. The contribution of Cuban medical personnel during the 2004 Aceh tsunami and the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake is a clear demonstration of this close relationship.
During the meeting, Commission I also received and acknowledged the various aspirations expressed by Cuba, particularly regarding the current situation the country is facing. Utut continued that the DPR RI will encourage the government to follow up on several pending cooperation opportunities. These include cooperation in education with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, as well as cooperation in the health sector, particularly in the treatment of heart disease and cancer, between hospitals in Indonesia and Cuba.
In addition, there are plans to strengthen regional relations through city and provincial twinning programs, between Artemisa and Bandung, and West Java Province. Utut emphasized that the House of Representatives of Indonesia (DPR RI), in accordance with its function, will encourage the government as the executive power to realize these various cooperation plans. He also affirmed that this measure is consistent with the principles of Indonesia’s independent and active foreign policy. “Parliament encourages and facilitates. The follow-up, of course, lies with the government, but we ensure that this communication and commitment continue,” he explained.
The meeting further strengthened the already close bilateral relationship between Indonesia and Cuba and opened opportunities for broader cooperation in the future.