Writing on the social media platform X, the Foreign Minister highlighted the political organization’s central role in building socialism and defending the sovereignty of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).

“In Cuba, we celebrate the 81st anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party, which has led the construction of socialism and the defense of the country in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,” Rodriguez stated.

The head of Cuban diplomacy also underscored Havana’s readiness to continue consolidating the historic bonds of brotherhood, solidarity, and cooperation uniting the parties, governments, and peoples of both nations.

The Workers’ Party of Korea was founded on October 10, 1945, following the unification of Korean revolutionary forces, and has since spearheaded the political life of the DPRK. Its first General Secretary was Kim Il Sung, the founding leader of the Korean state.

Cuba and the DPRK established diplomatic relations on August 29, 1960, by decision of historic leaders Fidel Castro Ruz and Kim Il Sung, launching a relationship characterized by political cooperation and mutual support in the international arena.

Since then, both countries have kept a lasting friendship, marked by shared positions on various international issues and Pyongyang’s support for Cuba’s demand to end the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed on the island by the United States.

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