Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The anti-Cuban document released by the U.S. government on June 30, 2025, consists of a reissue and amendment of the National Security Presidential Memorandum No. 5 that the US government itself had issued on June 16, 2017, at the beginning of Donald Trump's first term.
Cuba categorically denounces and rejects both versions of the infamous document.
On July 1, the Cuban Embassy in Canada participated in the celebration of the 158th anniversary of Canadian Confederation organized by Global Affairs Canada for the diplomatic corps accredited in the country.
During the exchange, the president of the CCFA-Niagara, Dave Thomas, and other members of the Association reaffirmed their willingness to continue working to increase support for our country and to incorporate new generations of Canadians to these actions of unconditional love between two brotherly peoples.
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
For months, the U.S. Secretary of State led an aggressive campaign aimed at installing a prominent member on Washington’s payroll—an outspoken supporter of the blockade and aggression against Cuba—as an allegedly impartial human rights expert.
The Consul General of Cuba in Toronto, Jorge Yanier Castellanos Orta, held a fruitful working meeting with Victor Fedeli, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.
During the exchange, the possibilities of collaboration between the parties were discussed, areas of common interest were identified and the foundations were laid for future exchanges that will allow progress in strengthening bilateral ties, especially in the framework of the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of uninterrupted diplomatic relations.