The Presbyterian Church USA's support for its Cuban brethren has been present for decades. During an exchange with members of several churches of this denomination, the official Javier Levy Hernández, First Secretary of the Cuban Embassy in Washington D.C., thanked the solidarity of the Presbyterians; in a context of continuity of the blockade policy and maximum pressure applied to the island's economy.
During the fraternal dialogue, the diplomat commented on the socio-economic transformations that Cuba has been developing with the daily effort of all and with the help of friends in the world. He also urged to continue on the path of respect, understanding and dialogue as the only possible way to advance bilateral relations.
The Presbyterian Church in the United States is leading the efforts of several faith-based and religious organizations to reverse the unilateral sanctions on the Cuban economy and the removal of Cuba from the odious List of State Sponsors of Terrorism.
The Presbyterian Church USA and the Presbyterian-Reformed Church in Cuba have maintained a Mutual Mission Agreement since 1986 and as sister churches celebrate more than a century of coordinated work.