Gas leak in Havana hotel causes huge explosion.
A strong explosion occurred this Friday, May 6, at the emblematic Saratoga hotel, in the Cuban capital, Havana. So far there are 18 people dead and more than 64 injured. Hundreds of people from the town immediately went to help the wounded, thousands of them donate blood. At this time of deep pain for the Cuban people, we express our condolences to the families of the victims.
On the occasion of the activities for the holy period of Ramadan, the Ambassador of Cuba attended an activity offered for that reason by the friend Ambassador of India in Kuwait. Opportune moment to highlight the excellent ties that unite our two peoples and governments.
It is a privilege to visit the historic Naif Palace, seat of one of the governorates of Kuwait. A center of special importance, it played a prominent role during the invasion of Iraq. It currently houses offices and an interesting museum where you can see the historical course of the development of Kuwaiti society.
Today we enjoyed meeting it together with members of the diplomatic corps; an opportunity to talk about Cuba and strengthen relations between Kuwait and our country.
Invited by friends of the press and the Committee of Diplomatic Women in Kuwait, the Ambassador of Cuba participated in a social colloquium about the role of women in the world today. Special moment to highlight the value of women around the world, and in particular that of the Cuban women.
Important in the cultural and historical heritage of Kuwait, the Diwaniyas are an essential meeting point to dialogue and discuss various topics of society, their situation, etc. It is a healthy way of social encounter that reinforces the network of unity of its inhabitants.
It is a privilege to be able to visit them, from the humblest to the highest families. You always learn and it is appreciated that they let us into their homes.