Nicosia, Cyprus, March 11, 2026.—The The Cuban ambassador to Cyprus, Rubén Pino Martínez, was received this Wednesday, March 11, at the Strovolos municipality headquarters by its top authority in the Mayor's Office, Mr. Stavros Stavrinidis.
The cordial meeting made it possible to discuss mutual interests between both parties to establish new proposals for joint collaboration and continue building cultural bridges between Cuba and Cyprus, in what constitutes—after Limassol—the second largest municipality on this Eastern Mediterranean island and the largest municipality in the capital area with more than 70,000 inhabitants.
Stavros Stavrinidis and Pino Martínez recalled the positive actions and initiatives carried out in this territory, with notable participation of Cuban artists residing in Cyprus, during previous editions of the Strovolos Municipal Christmas Festival or in the experience "Voices of America: A Journey through Latin American Literature,” led by Cuban writers as part of the 9th edition of the Nicosia Book Festival, where Latin American literature and, particularly, Cuban literature were the focus of the event held at the Acropolis Park in Strovolos.
A reception from this municipality has made it possible, with its consent, to unite our compatriots in Cyprus, for supporting with their presence the small but no less important cultural imprint of their fellow countrymen on this island.
The mayor of Strovolos received with special pleasure the proposal of the Antillean ambassador to promote in the near future a Cuban Film Showcase at the cultural-theater center of that municipality as part of the extensive cultural programming planned throughout the year.
The fraternal meeting between both representatives opened spaces for a new chapter of joint collaborations, which continue to encourage that unique approach between compatriots from both islands, based on the good practices identified in the municipality of Strovolos.
Embassy of Cuba in Cyprus.