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5th anniversary of Cuba's accession to the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation in Southeast Asia

Kuala Lumpur, November 13, 2025. The Embassy of Cuba in Malaysia commemorated the 5th anniversary of Cuba's accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC). On November 10, 2020, Cuba became the first Caribbean nation and the fifth Latin American nation to join this instrument, thus demonstrating its commitment to continue strengthening relations with ASEAN member countries based on mutual respect, solidarity, and cooperation.

The Cuban flag paraded at the 16th Latin American Festival in Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur, November 9, 2025. It was a wonderful experience for the Cuban Embassy in Malaysia to participate in the 16th Latin American Festival in Malaysia, an opportunity that strengthens ties of friendship between this Asian nation and Latin America, and showcases the diversity and cultural richness of our peoples.

We thank the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Dato' Seri TPr. Dr. Maimunah Mohd Sharif, for her presence at the Cuban stand and for her kind words recalling her visit to Havana.

Cuban Ambassador attends activities of the 47th ASEAN Summit

Kuala Lumpur, October 27, 2025. Cuban Ambassador Yadira Ledesma Hernández attended the opening of the 47th Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), under the rotating presidency of Malaysia.

Following this 47th Summit, ASEAN, as a regional bloc for political, economic, and sociocultural integration, has a new member: Timor-Leste, displaying its logo: "Inclusivity and Sustainability."

Cuba is honored to be a member of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC).

Cuban culture was celebrated in Malaysia by dancing Rueda de Casino

Kuala Lumpur October 19, 2025. The local cultural project "Rueda at the Park” celebrated its third year as part of the celebration of Cuban Culture Day by dancing la Rueda de Casino.

This group of enthusiastic casino dance lovers are promoters of Cuban culture in Asia, and this Sunday they celebrated to the rhythm of Van Van.

The richness of Cuban culture have crossed borders, and its contagious rhythms, such as Casino, are enjoyed and taught by dance academies in Kuala Lumpur.

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