Pretoria, 22 October 2026. — The Cuban Embassy in South Africa held a fruitful exchange at Freedom Park, a place of profound historical and symbolic significance for Cuba and for the peoples who fought for freedom, dignity and justice.
During the meeting, the importance of Freedom Park as a memorial dedicated to those who gave their lives for the liberation of South Africa and for a fairer world was highlighted. The close historical relationship between Cuba and South Africa, forged through solidarity, shared sacrifice and the struggle against colonialism and apartheid, was also recognized.
Embassy officials Karen Méndez y Omar Salazar reiterated its commitment to strengthening ties between this important institution and the Cuban diplomatic mission. Both parties expressed their willingness to deepen cooperation in areas of common interest, including the preservation of historical memory, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges.
This meeting once again reaffirms the strong bonds of friendship that unite Cuba and South Africa, and their shared commitment to peace, human dignity and international solidarity.
(Cuban Embassy in South Africa)