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Nicosia, Cyprus, November 9, 2026 - The Cuban ambassador to Cyprus, Rubén Pino Martínez, took part this Monday in the 22nd Annual Cyprus Conference, an event inaugurated by the President of the Republic, H.E. Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, with timely speeches from the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Energy, Konstantinos Kombos and Michael Damianos, respectively, among other prominent figures from politics, business, and academia.

During his keynote lecture titled 'Strategic Dependencies in a Changing World Order: The Case of Cyprus,' Foreign Minister Konstantinos Kombos mentioned that small states must carefully choose their strategic dependencies instead of aiming for unrealistic self-sufficiency or absolute neutrality.

In this sense, he elaborated on Cyprus' foreign policy based on its participation in the European Union, its Western orientation, and its relations with countries in the region, such as the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Egypt, while seeking to expand cooperation with India and other countries in Africa and Asia, building long-term alliances based on trust and positioning Cyprus as a reliable partner.

Nicosia, Cyprus, October 1, 2026. The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba in Cyprus, Rubén Pino Martínez, participated this Thursday, October 1, in the military parade called by the Minister of Defense, Mr. Vasilis Palmas, on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Cyprus.

At the end of the military parade, and together with the entire Diplomatic Corps accredited on the island, the Cuban ambassador took part in the traditional greeting to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, and to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, Mr. Constantinos Kombos, both at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia.

During the greetings, the Cuban diplomat was able to convey to them, respectively, the cordial congratulations from the Cuban Foreign Ministry to the people and government of the Republic of Cyprus on the occasion of their National Day.

AKEL in Havana, Cuba, for the 24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties

6 August 2026, AKEL C.C. Press Office, Nicosia

AKEL is taking part in the 24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties, which is being held in Havana, Cuba, from 7 to 9 August, under the theme "Defending and honouring the legacy of the Cuban Revolution on the centenary of Fidel’s birth; deepening solidarity with socialist Cuba; strengthening our joint actions; and uniting our forces for peace and against imperialist aggression”.

The International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties has been taking place every year since 1998 in various countries around the world and serves as a forum for dialogue where Communist and Workers’ Parties exchange views and coordinate their joint action. AKEL will be represented by Vera Polycarpou, Head of International Relations and European Policy of AKEL and member of the Central Committee of the Party.

Nicosia, Cyprus, June 29, 2026.- The Cuban ambassador to Cyprus, Rubén Pino Martínez, took part this Monday in a reception offered by the Apostolic Nunciature (Embassy of the Vatican City State) in Cyprus, on the occasion of the solemnity of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. 

During the celebration, the Apostolic Nuncio and Archbishop Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso highlighted the large turnout of the diplomatic corps accredited on the island, while also thanking the presence of the various religious denominations coexisting in Cyprus, friends, faithful, and representatives of the host government, coinciding happily for the celebration of such an important date for the Catholic Church, which emphasizes the mission of Saint Peter and Saint Paul as architects of charity and unity among the faithful.