Assistant Director General of the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry receives the Ambassador of Cuba
Kuwait, January 23: The Cuban Ambassador to Kuwait, Alain Perez Torres, was received by Mr. Firas M. Al Oda, Assistant Director General of the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
In the exchange, both parties highlighted the opportunities for cooperation between the chambers of commerce of both countries. Likewise, the Cuban diplomat highlighted the business and investment opportunities in Cuba.
Cuban ambassador visits Sultan supermarket headquarters
Kuwait, January 20: The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Alain Pérez Torres, was received by the CEO of the Kuwaiti supermarket “Sultan”, Mr. Bassam Zantout.
During the meeting, the Ambassador exchanged with Mr. Zantout on the possibilities of introducing Cuban products in the Sultan supermarkets in Kuwait. He was also able to learn about the history of the chain of stores and the products that could have greater acceptance.
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The United States takes steps in the right direction, but the blockade remains in force.
Declaration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
On January 14, 2025, the government of the United States announced the following decisions:
1. Remove Cuba from the State Department list of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism;
2. Make use of the presidential faculty to prevent US courts from taking action with regards to lawsuits that might be filed by virtue of Title III of the Helms-Burton Act; and
In the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of the Year 2025, the Cuban Government releases persons who are serving prison sentences.
Declaration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
As part of the close and fluid relations with the Vatican, the Government of Cuba has remained in touch with Pope Francis and his representatives and, as has occurred in the past, has kept His Holiness informed about the processes of review of the convictions and the release on imprisoned person, a practice that is common in our judicial system and has characterized the humanitarian record of the Revolution.