High-level meeting with Sinn Féin in the UK Parliament
On 14 July, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Pablo Ginarte and Press Officer Orestes Martinez participated in a high-level briefing organized by Sinn Féin at Portcullis House, the seat of the British Parliament.
The meeting was led by Mary Lou McDonald, President of Sinn Féin, and Michelle O'Neill, First Minister of Northern Ireland and Deputy President of Sinn Féin.
The First Cuban Son Festival in London came to a successful conclusion
With a vibrant week dedicated to the rhythm, tradition and cultural identity of the Island, the First Cuban Son Festival in London concluded with great success, leaving indelible marks on the British and Cuban public. The initiative, led by Cuban dancer Damarys Farres together with an enthusiastic team of artists, friends and enthusiasts interested in son, offered an excellent cultural experience that celebrated the best of traditional Cuban music.
Progress in academic collaboration for the preservation of historical documents in Cub
The digitisation of the historical documents held by the National Archive will make these records, which constitute a key source for the study of the colonial period of Cuba's history in the 21st century, available to the international academic community.
London, 2 May 2025 - Cuba and the United Kingdom are strengthening their collaboration in the preservation of documentary heritage through the digitisation project of the Prisoners' Record Books of the Royal Prison of Havana, as part of the British Library's Endangered Archives programme.
Cuba Reaffirms Bonds of Friendship at the Scottish Parliament
On April 30, the Embassy of Cuba had the honour of participating in a significant meeting of the Cross-Party Group on Cuba at the Scottish Parliament, with First Secretary Pablo Ginarte offering a wide-ranging update on the current situation in Cuba and the importance of continued Scottish solidarity.
During the meeting, Pablo expressed Cuba’s deep appreciation for Scotland’s principled and enduring friendship, especially in light of the escalating impact of the U.S. blockade and the ongoing inclusion of Cuba on the U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism.
