Cuban FM meets with counterparts from Qatar and S. Africa at UN

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has conducted a series of high-level diplomatic meetings during the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The senior diplomat engaged with prominent international counterparts, including Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, and South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor.

Through his official Twitter account, Minister Rodríguez expressed considerable satisfaction with the current state of Cuba’s political relationships with both nations. The discussions, held within the framework of the UNGA’s high-level segment running through September 27th, focused on strengthening international cooperation and bilateral partnerships.

Regarding the meeting with Qatari officials, Rodríguez emphasized the positive development of political relations between Havana and Doha. In his separate engagement with South African representatives, the Foreign Minister highlighted the excellent condition of bilateral relations, noting the historical friendship and solidarity between the two nations that has been notably strengthened throughout the challenges presented by the global pandemic.

These diplomatic exchanges form part of Cuba’s ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance its international relationships through multilateral forums like the United Nations, where matters of global significance are addressed through diplomatic dialogue and cooperation.