In Sri Lanka, a well-deserved tribute is paid to Fidel
Colombo, November 24, 2025. As part of the centennial celebration of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz (August 13, 2026), and in commemoration of the ninth anniversary of his death, the Sri Lankan Graduates Association in Cuba, together with the Cuban Embassy, organized a well-deserved tribute, demonstrating the enduring relevance of Fidel's thought. Also participating was Dr. Mohamed Waheed, the first graduate from the Maldives to study in Cuba.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister received Cuban Ambassador
Colombo, November 21, 2025. Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya received the Cuban Ambassador, Andrés Marcelo González Garrido, on the occasion of the end of his diplomatic mission in the country.
The Prime Minister acknowledged the work carried out by the Cuban Ambassador to strengthen relations between the two countries and guarantee the historic ties that have existed for many years.
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister received Cuban Ambassador
Colombo, November 18, 2025. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, the Honorable Vijitha Herath, received the Ambassador of Cuba, Andrés Marcelo González Garrido, on the occasion of the end of his diplomatic mission in the country.
During the cordial meeting, the Minister highlighted the dedication and work carried out by the Cuban Ambassador in strengthening the historic relations between Cuba and Sri Lanka.
Speaker of Parliament of Sri Lanka Received Cuban Ambassador
Colombo, November 14, 2025. The Hon. Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, Speaker of the Sri Lankan Parliament, received the Cuban Ambassador, Andrés Marcelo González Garrido, on a farewell visit marking the end of his diplomatic mission in the country.
Sri Lanka Communist Party Secretary General received Cuban ambassador
Colombo, November 12, 2025. At the headquarters of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka, Cuban Ambassador Andrés Marcelo González Garrido held a farewell meeting at the end of his mission with the Secretary General of this political organization, Dr. G. Weerasinghe, the veteran communist leader, D. E. W. Gunasekara, D.M.P. Dissanayake, secretary of the Sri Lanka-Cuba Friendship Association , and other members of the Central Committee of the SLCP, in which he thanked them for their continued support of Cuba and their solidarity with the Cuban revolution.