Gros Islet, May 13, 2025—The Deputy Minister of Education of the Republic of Cuba, Alexander Manso Díaz, held a pleasant and fruitful exchange with his counterpart from Saint Lucia, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology, and Vocational Training, Ms. Althea Emmanuel.
The possibilities for bilateral collaboration; the characteristics of the educational systems of both countries; the mutual challenges, especially in Cuba, where a free education system is maintained despite the difficult circumstances imposed by the United States economic blockade; and the importance of adequate technical and vocational training were discussed during the cordial meeting.
The Cuban deputy minister is in the neighboring Caribbean island to participate in the 4th Ministerial Forum of the Caribbean Safe Schools Initiative, an event where he will present Cuba's experience in providing support to educational centers during natural disasters or other adverse events.