Addis Ababa, April 23, 2025.- The Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Ethiopia, H.E. Ms. Nonceba Losi, received this Wednesday at the headquarters of her diplomatic mission the Ambassadors of the Republic of Cuba to the African Union, Lucas Domingo Hernández Polledo, and to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Meylin Suárez Álvarez.
During the cordial meeting, both parties exchanged on issues of common interest in the bilateral, regional and multilateral spheres, with emphasis on the current challenges for the development of the African continent and the opportunities for South-South cooperation.
Ambassador Losi highlighted Cuba's historic role in the struggle against apartheid and in the liberation processes in southern Africa, while highlighting the historical ties of solidarity that unite the peoples of Cuba and South Africa. She reaffirmed her country's commitment to strengthening ties with Cuba at all levels, including multilateral spaces.
For his part, Ambassador Lucas D. Hernandez expressed Cuba's recognition of South Africa's leadership on the continent and its active contribution to peace, sustainable development and African unity. He reiterated Cuba's willingness to continue expanding cooperation with African countries in key sectors.
Both sides agreed on the need to strengthen the voice of the Global South in international forums and advocated for a more just, inclusive and equitable international order.
(EmbaCuba-Etiopía)