Embassy of Cuba in Singapore Celebrates Cuban National Culture Day
Singapore, October 30, 2025. At the Embassy of Cuba in Singapore, the closing ceremony for the celebration of Cuban culture in the nation-state took place. The event also included the launch of the Rueda de Casino dance group from the Cuban Salsa School in Singapore; a performance by the Cuban band “Havana Social Club” at Cool Cats Club dedicated to this important anniversary; the launch of a video summary of the ODAC Cuban Salsa Festival 2025; and the inauguration of the Embassy's official Instagram account in Singapore.
Ambassador holds fruitful exchange with Ms. Indranee Rajah, Second Minister of Finance and Second Minister of National Development.
Singapore, October 22, 2025.
The Cuban Ambassador to Singapore, Lisbet Quesada Luna, held a fruitful conversation with Ms. Indranee Rajah, Second Minister of Finance and Second Minister of National Development, in the presence of Mr. Felix Loh, CEO of Gardens by the Bay, and Mr. Mehmet Akay, General Manager of Turkish Airlines in Singapore.
Minister Indranee was interested about the history and culture of our country, while also contributing innovative ideas to future cooperation projects underway.
Chinese citizen wanted by Mexico extradited to Mexico.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Statement
On October 23, 2025, following a formal extradition request and by decision of the Cuban government, Chinese citizen Zhi Dong Zhang was handed over to Mexican government authorities.
This individual had been detained in Cuba on July 31, 2025, for crimes committed in Mexico: document forgery and human trafficking, as provided for in the Cuban Penal Code, and was under provisional imprisonment.
Cuban Ambassador participates in the opening of Singapore Coffee Week
Singapore, October 10, 2025. Ambassador Lisbet Quesada participated in the opening of Singapore Coffee Week, which was attended by the Speaker of Parliament, H.E. Seah Kian Peng, as Guest of Honor.
The event attracts thousands of Singaporeans, as well as Singaporean and foreign companies, to Plaza Singapura each year. There, they enjoy coffees from all continents.
It is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the opportunities in this market and to reaffirm the desire and interest that exists in tasting and purchasing our wonderful, high-quality Cuban coffee.
Deputy Director-General of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore receives the Cuban Ambassador
Singapore, October 14, 2025. The ambassador of Cuba to Singapore, Lisbet Quesada Luna, was received this morning by Ng Yuin-lyn, Deputy Director General of the Consular Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The meeting allowed both parties to discuss topics of interest in bilateral relations and exchange experiences in the consular and immigration areas.
Cuba and Singapore have had an agreement since 2015 on the reciprocal visa exemption for all passports for up to 30 days, facilitating trade relations and people-to-people exchanges.