Cuba and SVG celebrate 34 years of Diplomatic relations

Cuba and St Vincent and the Grenadines celebrated the 34th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations through a commemorative ceremony held at the Financial Complex, Kingstown on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in what has been described as an atmosphere of fraternity, friendship, and solidarity.

A Cuban flag-raising ceremony was held as a symbol of the historic bonds of brotherhood and cooperation that have united both countries since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992 was part of the activities marking the occasion.

During the ceremony, the authorities delivered remarks highlighting the historical significance of the occasion, as well as the strength of the bilateral relations, which are founded on mutual respect, cooperation, and solidarity.

They also reaffirmed the shared political will to continue promoting dialogue, expanding bilateral cooperation, and strengthening the traditional bonds of friendship between Cuba and St Vincent and the Grenadines for the benefit of both peoples.

Among those attending the ceremony were: Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, Foreign Investment and Diaspora Affairs,Fitzgerald Bramble; and the Ambassador of Cuba to St Vincent and the Grenadines, Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Echeverry.

The commemoration constituted another demonstration of the excellent state of relations between the two countries and of their mutual commitment to continue deepening cooperation ties in various areas of common interest.

(Embassy of Cuba in St Vincent and the Grenadines/Cubaminrex)