HAVANA, CUBA
The President of the International Relations Committee of the Cuban National Assembly, Mr. Alberto Núñez, together with Mr. Ulman Carmona, Head of Africa and Arab Affairs at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on November 21, held a high-level meeting with Hon. Fred Opolot, Vice Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda.
Hon. Opolot was accompanied by H.E. Elizabeth Sylvia Musaazi, Uganda’s Ambassador to Cuba, Amb. Elly Kamahungye, Head of International Political Cooperation, and staff of the Embassy of Uganda in Havana.
During the cordial engagements, both delegations exchanged views on expanding cooperation and consolidating the historic bonds of friendship between Cuba and Uganda. Discussions centered on strengthening parliamentary diplomacy, enhancing collaboration in education, health, and technical exchange, and identifying new opportunities for partnership that responded to the development aspirations of both nations.
Mr. Núñez warmly welcomed the Ugandan delegation and reaffirmed Cuba’s unwavering commitment to reinforcing engagement with African partners. He highlighted the longstanding solidarity between Cuba and Uganda and commended the continued dialogue at parliamentary level as essential to building stronger bilateral relations.
Hon. Opolot expressed gratitude for Cuba’s consistent support and partnership, noting Uganda’s keen interest in widening cooperation in areas that directly benefited the wellbeing and development of its people. He underscored the importance of structured parliamentary interaction as a catalyst for deepening ties.
Both sides agreed to maintain regular consultations and work jointly toward implementing concrete initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and promoting sustainable development for the peoples of Cuba and Uganda.
Hon. Fred Opolot, Vice Chairperson of Uganda’s Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and the President of the International Relations Committee of the Cuban National Assembly, Mr. Alberto Núñez, exchange gifts. Photo Credit: MOFA Media Team (Denis Mulima)
(L-R) Ms. Joy Nandhego, staff member at the Uganda Embassy in Cuba; Hon. Fred Opolot, Vice Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs; Mr. Alberto Núñez, President of the International Relations Committee of the Cuban National Assembly; Amb. Elly Kamahungye, Head of International Political Cooperation; H.E. Amb. Elizabeth Musazi, Head of Mission, Uganda Embassy in Havana; and Mr. Ulman Carmona, Officer in Charge of Africa and Arab Affairs
Mr. Alberto Núñez, President of the International Relations Committee of the Cuban National Assembly, takes the Uganda delegation on an official tour of the Cuban Parliament building
Photo Credit: Denis Mulima
