Suva, February 26, 2026. The Cuban Ambassador to Fiji, Néstor Torres Olivera, presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, accrediting him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to that Pacific nation. The presentation took place during a formal audience at Government House, following a review of the Honor Guard.
During the exchange, both parties discussed the current positive state of relations between Cuba and Fiji and agreed to work together to strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two nations, as well as to develop existing potential in identified sectors.
The Fijian President acknowledged Cuba's support for Fiji and other Pacific islands in the training of doctors. He also highlighted the potential for establishing agreements for hiring sports coaches and strengthening technical assistance in the health sector, fields in which Cuba enjoys a solid international reputation.
For his part, the ambassador thanked his host for the traditional support provided to Cuba by his government and people, to the Cuban resolution against the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on the largest of the Antilles; the same resolution that each year demands an end to this unilateral policy and receives overwhelming support from the international community in the context of the United Nations General Assembly.
He also offered an update on the particularly difficult economic situation his country is currently experiencing, following the recent executive order issued on January 29 by the current US president, which threatens tariffs on countries that supply fuel to the island, a criminal act that seeks to suffocate the Cuban people.
Ambassador Néstor Torres was accompanied by officials from the Cuban diplomatic mission based in Suva.