The Ambassador of Cuba in Grenada, Yadirys Echenique Paz, together with the Cuban Consul in that country, held a meeting with Senator Salim Rahaman, who conveyed his interest in learning about the current situation of the Island and expressed his support for the Cuban cause.
During the exchange, Rahaman emphasized that his commitment to Cuba has family roots, stating: “My father, a great admirer of Cuba, instilled in me from a young age the need to be in solidarity with that nation.”
At the meeting, the legislator received a comprehensive update on the challenges faced by the Greater Antilles as a result of the accumulated effects of more than six decades of the U.S. blockade and the energy siege imposed since January 2026. Likewise, the diplomats explained to the distinguished visitor the alternatives Cuba has set forth to overcome these difficulties, including the promotion of renewable energy.
The senator reaffirmed that solidarity with Cuba is both a moral and political duty, assuring that from his seat in the Senate he will continue to defend the friendship between the peoples of Grenada and Cuba.
Rahaman serves as senator representing the private sector and is also recognized as the first member of the Muslim community to occupy a seat in Grenada’s Upper House.