Nicosia, Cyprus, February 11, 2026. His Excellency Mr. Rubén Pino Martínez, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Cyprus, held a fruitful exchange today with Mr. Alexandros Josephides, Director General of the Cypriot Shipping Chamber, during which they discussed variables and opportunities for bilateral collaboration in the maritime sector.
During the meeting, both parties explored possibilities to strengthen commercial ties between Cuba and Cyprus in this strategic sector, with particular emphasis on the existing availability for hiring highly specialized Cuban maritime personnel.
In turn, the Cuban diplomat provided the Cypriot executive with timely information about the counterparts on the island involved in the matter, while reaffirming his country's strong interest in strengthening its commercial relations in the maritime sector, as well as identifying new cooperation opportunities with the Cypriot shipping industry, one of the most important and recognized worldwide.
Likewise, the representative of the Cypriot Shipping Chamber expressed his interest in learning more about the current situation in Cuba amid the blockade and the pressures imposed by the U.S. to prevent the supply of fuel, while reiterating his solidarity with the difficult situation faced by the largest of the Antilles. “Our countries share many common reasons and values and, above all, affection and brotherhood validated over many years,” noted executive Josephides.
Pino Martínez expressed his gratitude for their interest and good wishes towards Cuba and reaffirmed that, although the Cuban people and government face multiple challenges, they remain determined to resist and move forward, with resilience, and for this reason they continue to pursue commercial alternatives of various kinds, including frank and selfless cooperation “with entities and brother countries, as you yourself reaffirm today, in your capacity as Director General of the Cyprus Shipping Chamber.”
The meeting took place in an atmosphere of great respect and cordiality and represents a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between Cuba and Cyprus in the maritime sector, opening new prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation.
Embassy of Cuba in Cyprus.