Nicosia, Cyprus. Cuba’s new ambassador in Nicosia, Ruben Pino Martinez, praised the “solidarity and hospitality” shown by Cypriots to his country after presenting his credentials to President Nikos Christodoulides. He said he is ready to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between Cuba and Cyprus.
Remarks after presenting credentials
Martinez said Cuba has long appreciated “the clear solidarity and hospitality of Cypriots in multiple situations,” adding that this reflected mutual respect and admiration for Cyprus.
He said Cuba maintains firm principled positions in defending the right of Cyprus’ inhabitants to have a “dignified, prosperous, and strengthened nation,” filled with “actions and feelings of integration and values of coexistence, united by a peaceful future.”
Martinez also said he would work to ensure “that nothing and no one will jeopardise our deep and mutual will for understanding, as only two friendly nations can.”
Longstanding diplomatic ties
Cuba and Cyprus have maintained diplomatic relations for over 65 years. The two countries also sit next to each other at the United Nations general assembly due to alphabetical order.
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