During the meeting, they discussed issues of bilateral interest and highlighted the positive progress of relations between the two countries, according to diplomatic sources.

Previously, the diplomat from the Caribbean nation exchanged views on bilateral ties with the Speaker of the Maldivian Parliament, Abdul Raheem Abdullah, in Male.

Raheem Abdullah highlighted the relations between the Cuban and Maldivian parliaments and friendship groups, the diplomat from the Caribbean nation stated.

He also advocated for the development of ties, Gonzalez, who is on a working visit to the South Asian archipelago, stated.

The ambassador expressed his gratitude for the Maldives’ continued support for Cuba’s resolution before the United Nations General Assembly against the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States against the Cuban people.

In addition to maintaining a close diplomatic relationship, Cuba and the Maldives share a desire to continue strengthening bilateral ties of friendship and cooperation, as well as contacts between their peoples.

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