Kuala Lumpur, August 13, 2025. To promote the visionary thinking of Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro Ruz, the Cuban Embassy in Malaysia published quotes from his ideas in Bahasa Malay and English on its website and social media channels on August 13, his birthday. This initiative will continue this year in preparation for the celebration of his centenary in 2026.

Quotes from the visionary thought of Fidel Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, in honor of his 99th birthday, this August 13.

The Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations, Ambassador Yuri Ariel Gala López, spoke today at the Security Council's open debate on “Maritime Security: Prevention, Innovation, and International Cooperation to Address Emerging Challenges,” convened by the Presidency of Panama.

By Carlos Etcheverry, ambassador of Cuba to St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Aug. 13, 2025, marks the 99th anniversary of the birth of Fidel Castro Ruz, the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, whose vision and political steadfastness shaped not only the destiny of Cuba but also left an indelible mark on the wider Caribbean.

Fidel Castro’s life was intertwined with the struggles and aspirations of small island states seeking sovereignty, dignity, and development in the face of global challenges.

Distinguished Executive Director Inger Andersen,

Ministers, and other representatives:

The Cuban Constitution recognizes and protects the right of all people to enjoy a healthy and balanced environment.

In this context, Cuba has established the legal basis to prevent and address plastic pollution. It has a plan of 11 actions aimed at promoting the replacement of certain single-use plastics with sustainable alternatives and increasing public awareness and participation in reducing pollution.

Visiting Vietnamese Minister of Justice Nguyễn Hải Ninh and his Cuban counterpart Oscar Manuel Silvera Martínez have signed an agreement on a technical assistance project for the Cuban Ministry of Justice to enhance its capacity in developing and implementing laws, following their recent talks in Havana.

From August 11–12, Ninh led a delegation from the Vietnamese ministry on a working visit to Cuba to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the judicial field.

Amsterdam, August 11, 2025. The main hall of the Concert Gebouw in the Dutch capital welcomed the Cuban ensemble, the Havana Lyceum Orchestra, with their performance of "Mozart and Mambo."

The evening offered to the Dutch audience, an excellent combination of Mozart's work with Cuban rhythms and composers. The program included important works such as El Bodeguero (Richard Egües), Mozart's Symphony No. 33 in B-flat, and the internationally renowned "Guatanamera," which closed the evening.

Abuja, August 12, 2025 — The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Nigeria, Miriam Morales Palmero, participated in the technical preparations of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Research and Innovation, a meeting chaired by the Honourable Uche Nnaji, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology of Nigeria.

Abuja, August 12, 2025 — As part of the festivities marking International Youth Day, the Ambassador of Cuba to Nigeria, Miriam Morales Palmero, took part in an official ceremony held in the Nigerian capital. The event was attended by the Honourable Ayodele Olawande, Minister of Youth and Development of Nigeria, accompanied by youth representatives from various government institutions.

Colombo, August 11, 2025. The Cuban Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Andrés Marcelo González Garrido, was received at Parliament by the Honorable Leader of the House of Parliament and Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake, and the Honorable Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, President of the Sri Lanka-Cuba Parliamentary Friendship Association for the Tenth Legislature.

Addis Ababa, August 11, 2025.-The Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Cuba in Ethiopia, Natalys Dinza, signed the book of condolences at the Embassy of Ghana in Addis Ababa to express, on behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Cuba, our deepest sorrow for the tragic air accident that claimed the lives of the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, as well as other distinguished authorities of the brotherly African nation.