The members of the Association of Friends of Cuba in Malaysia (FOCA), meeting in Kuala Lumpur in 2026 on the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Cuba, respectfully convey this statement of solidarity to the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP).
Kuala Lumpur, February 8, 2026. The Friends of Cuba Association in Malaysia (FOCA) and the Cuban Embassy celebrated the 51st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Cuban Ambassador Yadira Ledesma Hernández highlighted the more than five decades of cooperation, exchange, and friendship between Malaysia and Cuba, in which the promotional work carried out by the members of the Friends of Cuba Association in Malaysia (FOCA) has been fundamental in strengthening these ties.
Kuala Lumpur, February 6, 2026. The Embassy of Cuba thanks the Agency the Malaysian National News Agency, Bernama, for publishing this interview on the 51st Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Cuba.
On this anniversary, we highlight the bonds of friendship between our two nations and the good state of our diplomatic relations, characterized by mutual respect, dialogue, and cooperation, and founded on the defense of international law, multilateralism, and peaceful coexistence.