President Dr Mohamed Muizzu extended felicitations to Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz on the occasion of Cuba’s Anniversary of the Revolution, celebrated annually on 1 January.
In his messages, President Muizzu conveyed greetings and wishes from the government and the people of the Maldives to the leadership and people of Cuba. He further expressed his best wishes for the good health and well-being of the president and prime minister and for the further progress and prosperity of the people of Cuba.
The anniversary of the Cuban Revolution marks the victory of the revolutionaries over the military dictatorship of Cuban President Fulgencio Batista. This day, known as the Triumph of the Revolution or Liberation Day, includes events such as military parades, revolutionary poster marches, concerts, and fireworks across Cuba. It is a day of national pride and remembrance of the struggle for independence.
The Maldives and Cuba established diplomatic relations on 29 January 1977.