Nicosia, Cyprus, April 24, 2026. The Minister of Health of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Neophytos Charalambides, received this Friday the Cuban ambassador accredited in this capital, Mr. Rubén Pino Martínez, who held a fraternal bilateral meeting.

The health minister of the Mediterranean island welcomed the Cuban diplomat accompanied by part of his team from the Directorate of International Relations, whose authorities expressed feelings of solidarity with the Caribbean island, in view of the difficult economic situation that Cuba and its people are experiencing, as a result of the energy blockade imposed since the end of last January and the embargo policy in place for more than sixty years.

During this first official meeting, which marks the beginning of a new chapter of bilateral work in the field of health, the Cuban diplomat expressed his deep gratitude for the warm welcome received since his arrival in Cyprus, in the context of an already historical solidarity from this island toward Cuba, the result of a relationship that extends over more than 65 years and constitutes a fundamental pillar in the ties between both nations.

The Cuban Ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Rodolfo Benítez Verson, met with Geneva City Councilors Tobias Schnebli and Christian Steiner, who were among the main proponents of the resolution of solidarity and support for Cuba recently adopted by the Geneva City Municipal Council. Under the resolution, Geneva will contribute 100,000 Swiss francs (approximately US$120,000) toward the purchase of solar panels to be installed in Cuban hospitals and polyclinics.

From April 23 to 26, 2026, Cuban poets will participate virtually in the Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival, held in Texas, United States, from Cameron County to Hidalgo County. The event is organized by FlowerSong Press, an independent publisher based in McAllen, Texas, which reaffirms its love for Cuba and its firm commitment to denouncing the cultural and economic blockade imposed by the Trump Administration.

As part of the powerful and massive unity movement that has mobilized the Cuban people to reaffirm their decision to defend their sovereignty, peace, and reject the threats and aggressions of imperialism, this afternoon, after singing the notes of our glorious National Anthem and in an atmosphere of patriotic and revolutionary fervor, we carried out #MySignatureForTheHomeland at the embassy headquarters.

New York, April 23, 2026 – The Deputy Permanent Representative of Cuba to the United Nations, Ambassador Daylenis Moreno Guerra addressed the General Debate of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Forum on Financing for Development, where she highlighted today’s challenges in financing for development.

The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in the Republic of Türkiye expresses its most sincere gratitude for the launch of the solidarity campaign “Küba’ya Güneş Topluyoruz” (Collecting Sun for Cuba), aimed at supporting the strengthening of solar energy generation capacity in our country.

Ottawa, April 23, 2026.– The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Canada took part in various activities marking the celebration of Spanish Language Day, reaffirming its commitment to promoting the Spanish language and Hispanic culture within Canada’s multicultural context.

In this framework, the Ambassador of Cuba, Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, attended the event “Through the Senses,” organized by the Global Centre for Pluralism, a space that fostered cultural and linguistic exchange from an inclusive perspective, highlighting the richness and diversity of Spanish-speaking communities.

Kingston, April 23, 2026. The collective of the Embassy of Cuba in Jamaica and a representation of the State Mission based in Kingston affixed their signature for the Homeland, in support of the call made by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and to the Declaration of the Revolutionary Government “Girón is today and is forever.”

Cuban collaborators in the various Jamaican parishes joined this popular movement of deep patriotic and revolutionary character.

April 23, 2026 - The Ambassador of Cuba to Canada, Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, held a meeting with the Honourable Randeep Sarai, Secretary of State for International Development.

In this context, the Cuban diplomat provided an update on the impact of the tightening of the United States blockade on the Cuban people, particularly the energy siege imposed since January 29. He also expressed gratitude to the Government of Canada for the two humanitarian aid packages approved in recent weeks and commented on other cooperation projects being successfully carried out with Canada.

Port of Spain, April 23th, 2026. The Ambassador of Cuba Gustavo Véliz was received at the headquarters of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) by its Secretary General, H.E. Ms. Noemí Espinoza.