Meeting with Uganda Kings and Cultural Leaders Forum.
Kampala. On the morning of November 6, retired Ambassador George Atim, Secretary General of the Forum of Kings and Cultural Leaders of Uganda, visited the Cuban Embassy.
The head of the Cuban diplomatic mission Tania Pérez Xiqués indicated priority given by the embassy to relations with the country's religious and cultural institutions, as part of the better knowledge of the African nation and the contribution to strengthening people-to-people relations.
Cuba at the World Anthems Concert in Uganda
Kampala. On the afternoon of October 31, 2023 at the University of Makarere, Cuba was represented at the World Anthems Concert in commemoration of United Nations Day in Uganda convened by the Resident Coordinator of that organization in the African country.
The graduate in Cuba and current professor at that centre of higher education, Mrs. Abius Tushemerirwe, shared with those present the history and values of the Cuban National Anthem, before it was sung by the choir that presided over the event.
Deputy Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament hosts the Ambassador of Cuba
Kampala. On the morning of October 25, the Honorable Thomas Tayebwa, Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda, received Ambassador Tania Pérez Xiqués, at the headquarters of the legislative body.
The Cuban Ambassador thanked the meeting and updated the parliamentary leader on the state of Uganda-Cuba bilateral relations and the preparations for the celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2024.
Cuban Embassy celebrates 60 years of Ugandan diplomacy
Kampala. On the night of October 25, the Cuban Embassy celebrated the 60th Anniversary of Ugandan Diplomacy.
The Ambassador of Cuba Tania Pérez Xiqués pointed out as a duty to recognize the long path of 60 years of Ugandan diplomacy, its contribution to the political life of the nation and the ability to overcome new and growing challenges.
She added that next 2024 would be a time of professional growth for Ugandan diplomacy as it assumes the presidency of the G-77 + China group and that of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Meeting between parliamentary delegations of Cuba and Burundi
Luanda. Within the framework of the 147th Assembly of the Inter-parliamentary Union, the delegations of Burundi and Cuba held a fraternal meeting.
Led by the president of the Burundian Senate Honourable Emmanuel Sinzohagera and the president of the International Relations Commission of the National Assembly of the Republic of Cuba, Mr. Rodolfo González Patricio, both delegations exchanged on the potential for cooperation between both legislative bodies.