The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Maldives, Andrés Marcelo González Garrido, paid a farewell call on Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel.

The meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reflected on the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Minister Dr Khaleel conveyed the Maldivian Government’s deep appreciation to Ambassador González Garrido for his contributions towards strengthening bilateral relations during his tenure. He also expressed gratitude for the continued services provided by Cuban medical professionals in Maldivian island communities.

Ambassador González Garrido thanked the Government and people of the Maldives for the warm hospitality extended to him and expressed confidence that the close ties between the two nations would continue to grow in the years ahead.

Minister Dr Khaleel extended his best wishes to the outgoing Ambassador in his future endeavours and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to maintaining strong cooperation with the Republic of Cuba, including support for the incoming ambassador.

Minister Dr Khaleel was accompanied at the meeting by Secretary Dr Hala Hameed, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mohamed Shahyb, Senior Under Secretary Hassan Hussain Shihab, and Assistant Director Aminath Warudha.