Egypt-Cuba Friendship Association expresses condolences for fallen combatants in Venezuela
Cairo, January 6, 2026. The Egyptian-Cuban Friendship Association (CEFA) today expressed its condolences and reaffirmed its solidarity with the Caribbean island following the death of 32 combatants during the US aggression against Venezuela last Saturday.
We praise the heroism of the combatants who confronted the criminal US aggression during the unprecedented pirate operation to kidnap Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, said CEFA head Kamal Gaballa in a message sent to the Cuban ambassador in Cairo.
Egyptian media echoes Revolutionary Government's statement against aggression toward Venezuela
Cairo, January 4, 2026. The Egyptian websites of the newspapers Al Safir, the Hispanic-Arab League, El Dameer, and Al Ameltanmya echoed the Revolutionary Government's Declaration, which strongly condemns the recent aggression by the United States against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the illegal kidnapping of that country's Constitutional President, Nicolás Maduro Moros.
In the Declaration, the Revolutionary Government reaffirmed its absolute support and solidarity with the sister Bolivarian Republic and its government, while supporting the speech by Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and her demand that the US government provide proof of life for constitutional President Nicolás Maduro Moros and Cilia Flores.
President of Egypt congratulates his Cuban counterpart on the 67th anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution
Cairo, December 30, 2025. The President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdelfattah Al Sisi, sent a message of congratulations to his Cuban counterpart, Miguel Díaz-Canel, on the occasion of the 67th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution.
At the Cuban Embassy in Cairo, Ambassador Alexander Pellicer received the Chamberlain of the Presidency, General Mohamed Negm, who conveyed the congratulations to the Cuban government and people. He also conveyed his wishes for well-being and prosperity for the Cuban people in the new year.
Egypt-Cuba Friendship Association sends message of congratulations on the triumph of the Revolution
Cairo, December 28, 2025. The Egyptian-Cuban Friendship Association (CEFA) today congratulated the people and government of the island on the 67th anniversary of the triumph of their Revolution and denounced the blockade imposed by the United States.
In a letter sent to the Cuban ambassador in Cairo, CEFA President Kamal Gaballa welcomed the declaration of 2026 as the centenary year of Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro, an event he considered “an incentive to strengthen national unity and continue defending independence and sovereignty.”
Cuba Day celebrated at Badr University in Cairo
Cairo, December 9, 2025. Students and professors from the Spanish Department at Badr University in Cairo celebrated Cuba Day with the Cuban ambassador to Cairo, Alexander Pellicer Moraga, and other embassy officials in attendance. The Cuban diplomats spoke with professors and students about the culture, history, and traditions of the Caribbean nation.
During the meeting at the university's headquarters in the capital, the Cuban ambassador reviewed his country's history and various aspects of its society, including literature and sports.