Dili, 13 October 2026. At the Nicolau Lobato Presidential Palace, the Head of State of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, His Excellency President Dr José Ramos-Horta, received the head of the Cuban diplomatic mission, Alina Aldama, who was accompanied by Secretary Antonito Amaral.
During the cordial working meeting, the President of Timor-Leste expressed his interest in and solidarity with the Cuban people in the face of the intensification of the economic, financial and commercial blockade imposed by the United States Government.
On this occasion, the Cuban diplomat outlined the energy crisis affecting the entire population and put forward proposals for cooperation projects of mutual interest, specifically in the field of education. She also expressed her gratitude for the message received to mark the commemoration of 10 October 1868, a date of great historical significance for the Cuban people, when Carlos Manuel de Céspedes granted freedom to his slaves and called on them to fight together for independence from colonial rule.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Ambassador Alina Aldama addressed the media briefly, demonstrating the strength and deepening of bilateral relations between the two nations.
Cuban Embassy in Timor-Leste.
