Galway, Ireland, May 2, 2024. As part of the visit program to the city of Galway, on the west coast of Ireland, the Cuban ambassador to Ireland, Bernardo Guanche Hernández, visited the Chamber of Commerce of the western Irish city, where he was welcome by Mrs. Deirdre Mac Loughlin, its interim president. At the meeting, both discussed the potential for business, trade, investment, cultural exchange, between Galway and Cuba, within the framework of the excellent bilateral political and diplomatic relations.
At the meeting, the Cuban diplomat referred to the updating of his country's economic model, which is being carried out amid the effects caused by the reinforced economic, commercial and financial blockade applied by the United States against Cuba and the inclusion of your country on the State Department's list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Regarding the model, he highlighted that it contemplates the incorporation of new actors such as micro, small and medium-sized companies, which number more than ten thousand so far, there being a good time to connect Irish companies that may be interested in establishing business with Cuba. .
Addressing this topic, Guanche explained Cuban priorities in terms of business and the existing opportunities for this purpose, including those offered by the Mariel Special Development Zone.
The meeting took place in a cordial and friendly atmosphere.