During the meeting, Her Royal Highness and the diplomat discussed various topics, including the ties between Cuba and the Principality, which will celebrate 18 years of diplomatic relations in December.

Caroline of Monaco recalled the pleasant moments of her stay in Cuba a decade ago and in particular her meeting with Prima Ballerina Assoluta Alicia Alonso.

The Princess traveled to Cuba at the time to accompany the Monte Carlo Ballet.

Vaillant highlighted the cordial atmosphere of the meeting and bilateral ties.

As part of his visit, the Cuban ambassador met on Thursday with the interim head of Government and Foreign Minister Isabelle Berro-Amadei.

During their meeting, the diplomat gave the Foreign Minister a message from Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel to Prince Albert II of Monaco.

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