Nigeria, Cuba Review Bilateral Ties, Global Issues in Abuja Meeting
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD, on Tuesday, January 28, 2026, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Nigeria, Her Excellency Ambassador (Mrs) Miriam Morales Palmero, at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both sides to review the state of Nigeria–Cuba bilateral relations, exchange views on pressing international issues, and reaffirm their shared commitment to peace, multilateralism and respect for international law.
Ambassador Morales Palmero expressed appreciation to the Government of Nigeria for its consistent support, noting that Nigeria’s longstanding solidarity reflects the cordial and principled relationship between both countries, particularly within multilateral platforms.
The Cuban Ambassador briefed the Permanent Secretary on current developments in Latin America and their broader regional implications. She called for greater international understanding and cooperation, stressing Cuba’s commitment to peaceful engagement, social development, free education, universal healthcare and gender inclusion.
She further reaffirmed Cuba’s openness to dialogue anchored on mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states.
Ambassador Morales Palmero also informed the Permanent Secretary of plans for a proposed high-level visit to Nigeria by the Vice President of Cuba, Salvador Valdés Mesa, following the African Union Summit. According to her, the visit would build on previous high-level engagements and further strengthen political, economic and diplomatic cooperation between both countries.
In his response, Ambassador Ahmed welcomed the Cuban Ambassador and reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to continue strengthening its longstanding relationship with Cuba. He emphasised Nigeria’s firm commitment to peace, security and the peaceful resolution of disputes in line with the principles of international law.
The Permanent Secretary assured the Cuban side of Nigeria’s continued solidarity and willingness to engage constructively within multilateral frameworks to address shared global challenges.
He further highlighted Nigeria’s active role in multilateral diplomacy, including its engagement within the United Nations system and other international platforms, and underscored the importance of cooperation among developing countries in addressing global security, development and human rights concerns.
Both parties concluded the meeting by reaffirming their mutual commitment to deepening Nigeria–Cuba relations for the benefit of their peoples and sustaining collaboration on regional and global issues of common interest.
