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Cuba participated in the Kolkata International Children’s Film Festival

Kolkata, January 24, 2026-  With "Cinderella according to the Beatles" of the Children’s Theatre Company "La Colmenita", Cuba was present at the XII International Festival of Children’s Cinema in Kolkata.
This festival is organized by the Shishu Kishore Academy and the government of Kolkata. The play was presented on 24 January, International Education Day. 
Ambassador Juan Carlos Marsan Aguilera was invited to the opening ceremony and to the opening of an exhibition on the theme of the Festival.

The National Cuba Solidarity Committee in India reiterates its unwavering support to the Cuban people.

The National Committee of Solidarity with Cuba and the All India Peace and Solidarity Organization (AIPSO) strongly condemned the recent decision of the new US government administration to reincorporate our country in the spurious list of alleged state sponsors of terrorism.

In their statement, they also called on all their members to organize solidarity mobilizations with Cuba on January 28th, on the occasion of the anniversary of the birth of our National Hero José Martí.

In the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025, the Cuban Government releases persons who are serving prison sentences.

Declaration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba

As part of the close and fluid relations with the Vatican, the Government of Cuba has remained in touch with Pope Francis and his representatives and, as has occurred in the past, has kept His Holiness informed about the processes of review of the convictions and the release on imprisoned person, a practice that is common in our judicial system and has characterized the humanitarian record of the Revolution.

The United States takes steps in the right direction, but the blockade remains in force.

Declaration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba

On January 14, 2025, the government of the United States announced the following decisions:

1. Remove Cuba from the State Department list of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism;

2. Make use of the presidential faculty to prevent US courts from taking action with regards to lawsuits that might be filed by virtue of Title III of the Helms-Burton Act; and

Cuban Foreign Minister congratulates his Indian counterpart on the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and India.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, sent a congratulatory message to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and India.

In the message, the Cuban Foreign Minister highlighted the historical and friendly character that has characterized the relations between the two countries, as well as the progress that bilateral ties have experienced in different spheres.

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