GABORONE: At a meeting held at the Cuban Embassy on 25 May 2026 attended by the Group of Media Friends of Cuba, among them journalists, the Cuban Ambassador to Botswana, Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, stated categorically that the Revolutionary Government and people of Cuba refuse to be bullied by the Government of the United States of America under its current President Donald Trump, or any president for that matter.
Gaborone, May 21, 2026 – The Cuban Ambassador to Botswana, Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, held a fruitful meeting this afternoon with Dr. Phenyo Butale, Minister of International Relations of the brotherly African nation.
During the cordial exchange, both parties reviewed the current state and future prospects of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to continue working together to strengthen these ties, as well as the historic bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two peoples and countries.
Gaborone – The Cuban Ambassador to Botswana, Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, visited the Parliament Chambers to sign the Book of Condolences following the death of former President Dr. Festus Mogae.
On behalf of the Government and people of Cuba, the Ambassador conveyed heartfelt sympathies to the Government and people of Botswana, as well as to Dr. Mogae’s family and friends.
Gaborone, May 7, 2026 – The Cuban Ambassador to Botswana, Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, had the honor of participating in the celebration of the 46th anniversary of Zimbabwe’s independence.
The occasion provided the Cuban diplomat with the opportunity to share pleasant moments and hold brief but fruitful exchanges with his Zimbabwean counterpart, Henry Mukonoweshuro; Botswana’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Phenyo Butale; the Executive Secretary of SADC, Elias Magosi; and several colleagues from the Diplomatic Corps accredited in this brotherly country.
Gaborone, April 24, 2026 – The Cuban Ambassador to Botswana, Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, received on a courtesy visit this morning the President of the Olympic Committee of this brotherly country, Mr. Tshepo Gopolang Sitale.
During the cordial meeting, both parties celebrated the current good state of bilateral relations and examined prospects for cooperation in the field of sports.