By Patrick Brown
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — “Cuba and other countries of Latin America are facing real challenges today, as the U.S. government moves to take military action against Venezuela,” Luis Morejón Rodríguez, Cuba’s ambassador to New Zealand, told a meeting of 55 people at the Onehunga Public Library here Nov. 23.
Wellington, 12 December 2025.– On Friday, 12 December, the Residence of the Embassy of Cuba hosted a cordial gathering with the High Commissioners of the Pacific Island countries accredited in New Zealand, in an atmosphere of friendship and constructive dialogue.
During the evening, the Ambassador of Cuba welcomed the guests and highlighted the honour for Cuba of serving as a Dialogue Partner of the Pacific Islands Forum, as well as the deep value his country attaches to its relations with the Pacific region, united by historical and cultural ties and a strong sense of community.
During his address at the International Forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary of the permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan, Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, in his capacity as Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Cuba, reiterated his country's position of support and respect for Turkmenistan's status of permanent neutrality. Furthermore, he praised the positive role of Turkmenistan's policy of neutrality in maintaining and strengthening peace, security, and sustainable development. He conveyed his conviction that the path to a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world is only possible by prioritizing multilateralism.
Towards the commemoration of the centenary of the Birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz
“Nothing will stop the course of history”
Caracas, December 14, 2025
Towards the commemoration of the centenary of the Birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz
“Nothing will stop the course of history”
Caracas, December 14, 2025
Towards the commemoration of the centenary of the Birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz
“Nothing will stop the course of history”
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
On December 10, 2025, US military forces rapelled onto an oil tanker while it sailed in international waters in the Caribbean Sea, off the Venezuelan coasts.
25th SUMMIT OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT OF ALBA
We, the Heads of State and Government of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America – Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP), meeting on December 14, 2025, inspired by the example of revolutionary dignity and unwavering defense of sovereignty of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, within the framework of the commemoration of the centenary of his birth in 2026, on the eve of the Bicentennial of the Amphictyonic Congress of Panama and in a context of growing threats to the peace and stability of Latin America and the Caribbean:
Kuala Lumpur, December 15, 2025. Cuban Ambassador Yadira Ledesma Hernández held a fruitful exchange with Duopharma Biotech, a leading pharmaceutical company in Malaysia.
The occasion provided an opportunity to discuss Duopharma's wide range of products and infrastructure, as well as the latest pharmaceutical and biotechnological developments from Cuban Scientific Centers and the 48 companies that comprise the BIOCUBAFARMA ecosystem, with their high-tech medicines, equipment, and services.
Jakarta, December 9, 2025. The Ministry of Health of Indonesia successfully held the Health Innovation Festival at Balai Kartini, bringing together institutions, companies, and the public to showcase medical advances, provide free services, and promote equitable access to healthcare. The event highlighted cutting-edge technologies, digital solutions, and forums on health policies, reaffirming Indonesia’s commitment to innovation and universal health coverage.
