Kuala Lumpur, October 9, 2026. Dato’ Dr. Ahmad Faisal Muhamad, Deputy Secretary-General for Multilateral Affairs at the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a courtesy call from the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Yadira Ledesma Hernández.
The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the long-standing cooperation between Malaysia and Cuba in multilateral forums. Views were exchanged regarding global geopolitical developments, the importance of upholding international law and multilateralism, and the economic and humanitarian challenges facing Cuba.
The Cuban Ambassador provided an update on the intensification of the illegal economic, financial, commercial, and energy blockade imposed against the Cuban people and its severe consequences for families on the island.
Both parties also discussed efforts to strengthen cooperation through the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), the Group of 77 (G77), and BRICS, while highlighting the importance of cooperation among Global South nations.
The meeting reaffirmed their shared commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest.