Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan called on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on 22 April 2023. They reaffirmed the warm and enduring relationship between Singapore and Cuba. They also discussed regional developments and ways to expand cooperation in areas such as ports, tourism, air services and biotechnology.
Minister Balakrishnan met Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz on 21 April 2023 and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Planning Alejandro Gil Fernández on 20 April 2023. The Deputy Prime Ministers outlined Cuba’s development plans. Minister Balakrishnan shared Singapore's development experience with the Cuban leaders.
Minister Balakrishnan was hosted to lunch by Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla on 21 April 2023. They discussed the importance of strengthening relations amidst a challenging external environment. They also welcomed the strong cooperation between Singapore and Cuba at the United Nations especially through the G77 chaired by Cuba.
Minister Balakrishnan departs for Singapore today.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
23 APRIL 2023
Photo Caption: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s call on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, 22 April 2023
Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore
Photo Caption: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s meeting with Cuban Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment Ricardo Cabrisas Ruiz, 21 April 2023
Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore
Photo Caption: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s meeting with Cuban Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Planning Alejandro Gil Fernández, 20 April 2023
Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore
Photo Caption: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan’s meeting with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, 21 April 2023
Photo Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore
