As part of his visit to Toronto, First Deputy Minister Gerardo Peñalver Portal held fruitful meetings with Cuban residents, solidarity groups and the Consulate General's staff.
By Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz
Cuban Ambassador to Canada
Published by The Hill Times
(In the photo, President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez)
In the margins of the end of World War II, in which they participated in the allied bloc against Nazi-fascism, Cuba and Canada established diplomatic relations on March 16, 1945.
Eighty years later, the two countries have consolidated their ties in all areas. It is a friendly relationship, based on dialogue and respect, which has created an atmosphere of trust and collaboration.
Ottawa, March 19, 2025 - The VI Meeting of Inter-Chancellery Political Consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba and the Ministry of Global Affairs of Canada was held this Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gerardo Peñalver Portal and his Canadian counterpart, His Excellency Mr. David Morrison.
As part of the celebrations for the 80th Anniversary of the bilateral relations between Cuba and Canada, on March 18, Niagara Falls was dressed in the colors of the Cuban flag, while the notes of our national anthem were sung by members of solidarity with Cuba, the Association of Cubans Juan Gualberto Gomez and the collective of the Consulate General of Cuba in Toronto.
