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Official Visit of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan to the Republic of Cuba, 19 to 22 April 2023

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23 April 2023

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 al...

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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


Three men in suits, two shaking hands. Lush green foliage in background.
Lee Hsien Loong and Miguel Díaz-Canel seated, flags of Singapore and Cuba behind them.

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


Two men in suits shake hands, one wears a Singapore flag pin.

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


Two men shake hands in front of Cuban and Singaporean flags. One wears a suit, one a white shirt.

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

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