The Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of Cuba in The Gambia, Laura E. Martinez Galindo, paid an official visit to the headquarters of the prestigious newspaper The Point, where she had a fruitful exchange with its management team, composed of Pap Saine and Baba Hydara, co-publishers of the newspaper, as well as Bekai Njie, editor-in-chief.
The Cuban Medical Brigade in The Gambia held its Annual Review, an event chaired by the Head of the National Brigade, Dr. Juan Oquendo Montes. The meeting was attended by Brigade Chiefs from the different regions of the country, who presented the main achievements and challenges faced during the last year in the framework of Cuban medical collaboration. Also present were members of the Cuban Diplomatic Mission, who highlighted the importance of the commitment and professionalism of Cuban doctors in strengthening local health systems.
Banjul, 14 January 2025 - The Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Cuban Embassy in The Gambia, Laura Elízabeth Martínez Galindo, received today H.E. Mr. Bernard Mendy, Director of the Americas Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad. During the meeting, the 46 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which began on May 19, 1979, were reviewed and the successful cooperation in the health sector, which dates back to 1996. For his part, Mr. Mendy reaffirmed Gambia's firm stance against the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed on Cuba, expressing his support for the island's struggle for its lifting.
Cuba is preparing to hold the IV Conference on Nation and Emigration, to be held on November 18 and 19 in Havana with the participation of some 440 nationals residing abroad.
The Havana International Fair (FIHAV 2023), Cuba's main commercial stock market, is preparing for its celebration from November 6 to 11.