The Ambassador of Cuba Juana Elena Ramos Rodriguez has presented her Letter of Credence to President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom.
During the call held at the President's Office, the President congratulated the Ambassador on her appointment and extended greetings and good wishes to the President of Cuba Raúl Modesto Castro. The President also conveyed deepest sympathy to the Government and the people of Cuba for the devastation caused by the hurricane Irma.
Furthermore, President Yameen expressed sincere appreciation for the opportunities provided by the Government of Cuba in developing the Human Resources of Maldives, particularly in the medical sector, with hopes of cooperation in different areas, in the future. The discussions that followed include the impact of climate change and the threat of terrorism in the contemporary world.
In this regard, the President conveyed his eagerness to work closely with the Government of Cuba for climate action and counter-terrorism, in the international fora, and assured that the relations between the Maldives and Cuba will be further strengthened through greater cooperation, during the tenure of the Ambassador.
The Ambassador concurred with the President and noted with confidence that the relations between the Maldives and Cuba will continue to prosper in the years ahead. Ambassador Juana Elena Ramos Rodriguez also thanked the President, the Government and the people of Maldives, for the continued support to Cuba over the years, at the international fora.
Furthermore, the Cuban Ambassador also called on the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries.