Miriam Morales Palmero, Cuba’s Ambassador to Nigeria, reiterated Cuba’s continued commitment to strengthening bilateral economic and commercial ties between the Nigerian government and people and Cuba.
Ambassador Morales gave this assurance at the 50th Anniversary of Bilateral Relations and Cuban Culture Day in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja.
She explained that the two countries are linked by genes, patriotic, rebellious and resilient idiosyncrasies, traditions and religious beliefs, making the relationship indestructible.
“For the last 50 years, we have worked not only to maintain our bilateral relations, but also to strengthen and develop the ones we have built. At the economic and commercial level, the level of exchanges has increased over the past two years. , business and investment possibilities and opportunities have expanded.
Signing agreements, memoranda of understanding, letters of intent, and exchange of pharmaceutical and biotechnological products in areas such as health, education, science and technology, agriculture, sports, culture, and energy are noteworthy. Exchanges between the private sectors are increasing, opening up new opportunities and possibilities for cooperation,” she explained.
According to the envoy, both countries have many possibilities to explore with the aim of providing a better future for their people.
She also praised Nigeria for always supporting Cuba so that the heritage of its ancestors is not lost.
“In the international arena, our two countries have maintained a fluid relationship of mutual cooperation based on national respect. In the framework of this celebration, we acknowledge the economic and Thank you to the Nigerian people and government for voting in favor of lifting the , commercial and financial blockade.
“I invite you to explore together the full potential of our two countries with the aim of providing a better future for our people and country.
“Nigeria is a place where I feel a spiritual connection to the people of Nigeria and the different cultures that make Nigeria a special country. Thank you so much for sharing so much love with us. We thank the people of Nigeria for always supporting us to ensure that the legacy of our ancestors is not lost. We thank the followers of the ideas of our founding fathers of Pan-Africanism. We honor our undefeated commander, Fidel Castro, our former president and historic leader of the Cuban revolution, Mr. Raul, and Miguel Díaz-Canel, whose immense dedication to Africa and especially Nigeria. Thank you to those who have always believed in the ideas of current President Bermudez,” she added.
Also, the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tugar, who was represented by the Regional Director, Ambassador Janet Orisa, said the long-standing bilateral relationship between Nigeria and Cuba was defined by a spirit of cooperation and friendship.
“There is no doubt that the spirit of cooperation and friendship has characterized our long-standing relationship. We look back on our shared values, the progress we have made and the great progress we have made over the years. We must thank the Cuban government and people for welcoming our students. We have very talented graduates who have studied over the years, especially in the field of medicine. It is part of the warm welcome that people have always received in Cuba, and because of it, our relationships, our resilience, and the determination we have to pursue peace in the world that human rights are fundamental rights. It ensures that everyone benefits from democratic practices and that countries benefit.”
Ambassador Orisa also said that business between the two countries is expected to continue to grow.
“Economic growth is not something to be ignored either. We want our business community to thrive in the next 50 years and we look forward to interacting more in that regard. We welcome the delegation that came and look forward to seeing how business flourishes between Cuba and Nigeria and the areas that the Cuban government will open up for business. This is a great moment for us and cooperation in the vaccine, medical field is key and talking about alternative medicine is a very important thing that we must continue to leverage. It is an important and important field.
He further reiterated Nigeria’s continued support for development between the two countries.
“This cooperation, a milestone in our bilateral relationship, is definitely a time for both countries to consider how best to provide healthcare. We are also grateful for the development of this relationship. When we meet in important places where we both belong, we always confirm that we share common values, and of course we will continue to support the Cuban government and the Cuban people, especially their support for freedom. They say, it’s a God-given right.
“We continue to pledge our support for development between our two countries and continue to ensure that the fundamental rights of all people are once again upheld. I look forward to further strength and business, and with an emphasis on business We continue to do so because this is where our economy grows and thrives on our cultural heritage. The limits are limitless. We’re just getting started, so there’s a lot to celebrate. We all continue to work together for peace and justice. ”
Relations between Cuba and Nigeria, which began in 1974, trace back to the continuation of historical ties that began with the arrival of the first Africans, most of whom were of Nigerian origin and inhumanely brought to Cuba as slaves. .
Approximately 400 Nigerian students are currently attending various universities in Cuba, primarily medical schools.
