London, January 6, 2025 - The Cuban Embassy in the United Kingdom deeply appreciates the congratulatory message sent by the Communist Party of Great Britain (Marxist-Leninist) (CPGB-ML) on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution, celebrated on January 1, 2025.
The year 2024 represented a significant period for the Embassy of Cuba in the United Kingdom, marked by progress in various areas, highlighting the commitment to strengthen bilateral relations, strengthen ties with the Cuban resident community, promote solidarity towards our country, disseminate the Cuban cultural wealth and promote economic, commercial and tourism opportunities. Through a broad and dynamic agenda, the Embassy built bridges of cooperation that generated positive impacts in multiple spheres.
On 19 December, the Cuban Embassy in the UK hosted a screening of the powerful documentary London Recruits, directed and written by Gordon Main, who shared his experiences and details of the creation process of this multi-award-winning work with Steve Marsling, one of its co-protagonists.
On December 6 and 7, Ambassador Ismara Vargas visited Glasgow to promote academic, cultural and solidarity initiatives between the two cities. The visit was marked by meaningful engagements that underscored the strong and enduring relationship between Havana and Glasgow, twin cities since 2002.
On Thursday, November 28, Ambassador Ismara Vargas made an official visit to Aberystwyth, Wales. This important occasion highlighted Cuba's commitment to promoting cultural and academic cooperation with the United Kingdom. She was accompanied throughout the visit by Steve Witherden MP, co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cuba in the House of Commons, underscoring the strong political support for Cuban solidarity in the UK.