Malaysia and Cuba expand academic collaboration
Kuala Lumpur, October 4, 2025. Professor Dr. Roy Anthony Rogers, from the Department of International and Strategic Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya, participated online in the 10th Strategic Studies Conference, organized by the Cuban Center for International Policy Research (CIPI), held from October 1 to 3, 2025, in Havana, Cuba.
Dr. Rogers presented two interesting articles: “Malaysia’s Entry into the BRICS” and “Malaysia as a Third Country in the Current US-China Relations.”
Cuba and Malaysia exchange on Multilateral issues
Kuala Lumpur, October 3, 2025. The Cuban Ambassador to Malaysia, Yadira Ledesma Hernández, held a broad exchange with the Under-Secretary-General for Multilateral Affairs, Ambassador Dato' Bala Chandran Tharman, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia.
After reaffirming the close ties of friendship between Malaysia and Cuba, they discussed global issues of mutual interest and efforts to strengthen cooperation, especially in multilateral forums.
Cuba participates as an Observer Parliament in the 46th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary General Assembly (AIPA)
Kuala Lumpur, September 18, 2025. Cuba, as an Observer Parliament, is participating in the 46th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary General Assembly (AIPA), being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, until September 21.
The event provided the Cuban diplomatic representation accredited in the country, the interesting opportunity to exchange with parliamentarians from Brunei, country that is one of its concurrencies, and also with the parliamentarian delegation from the Philippines, in the session promoting women's participation in governance.
Cuba participates in the Forum of Women Political Leaders at the 46th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary General Assembly (AIPA).
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 17, 2025. The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Yadira Ledesma Hernández, delivered a statement at the Forum of Women Political Leaders at the 46th ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary General Assembly (AIPA), where Cuba is participating as an Observer Parliament.
Cuban Embassy participates in Malaysian Independence Day celebration
Putrajaya, August 31. Cuban Ambassador Yadira Ledesma Hernández and the Consul of the largest of the Antilles, Octavio J. Rodríguez García, participated with the Malaysian people in the celebration of ¡Hari Merdeka! Independence Day.
Malaysia celebrates its National Day on August 31st, having achieved independence from British colonialism in 1957.
The main event is the National Day Parade, which includes demonstrations by the armed forces, a parade of representatives from the country's various productive sectors, performances by music bands, and allegorical dances.