New Cuban Ambassador to the Commonwealth of Dominica presented his credentials to the President, Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton

New Cuban Ambassador to the Commonwealth of Dominica presented his credentials to the President, Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton

Roseau, April 26, 2024.- In a solemn ceremony held at the Presidential Palace of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Ambassador Miguel Manuel Fraga Gonzalez presented today to the President of the Commonwealth of Dominica, H.E. Mrs. Sylvanie Burton, the Letters of Credence accrediting him as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to the Commonwealth of Dominica.     

As part of the ceremony, there was an exchange of speeches initiated by the Cuban diplomat, who conveyed the greetings of the government and people of Cuba to the government and people of the “island of nature”, as Dominica is also called. Fraga highlighted the excellent relations that exist between both nations and that are based on a history of solidarity and cooperation. He also expressed his gratitude for the firm position of the government of Dominica in condemning the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the US government on the people of Cuba. For her part, the President of Dominica also referred to the progress made in bilateral relations and expressed her gratitude for the cooperation received from Cuba, especially in sectors such as health and education. She reiterated that Dominica will continue to support Cuba in international forums and demand an end to the blockade. 

The meeting concluded after a pleasant exchange between the President and the new Ambassador. 

Later, the Ambassador held a courtesy meeting with Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, who offered the Cuban diplomat an official welcome to the country. During the fraternal exchange, aspects of bilateral interest were discussed.

The Republic of Cuba and the Commonwealth of Dominica established diplomatic relations on May 18, 1996. At present, bilateral relations are being developed in different areas, especially cooperation. Since that date, Miguel Fraga has become the sixth Cuban diplomat to hold the post of Ambassador to Dominica.

(Cubaminrex-Embacuba Dominica)