Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Latin American Affairs Qiu Xiaoqi Attends the Reception Celebrating the 66th Anniversary of the Establishment of China-Cuba Diplomatic Relations

On September 23, 2026, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Latin American Affairs Qiu Xiaoqi attended and delivered a speech at the reception hosted by the Embassy of Cuba in China to celebrate the 66th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Cuba.

Qiu Xiaoqi stated that China-Cuba friendship has been carried forward from generation to generation. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the China-Cuba community with a shared future has continued to deepen and deliver tangible outcomes, brimming with fresh vitality. China stands ready to take the 66th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations as an opportunity to achieve new progress in China-Cuba relations.

Cuban Ambassador to China Alberto Blanco Silva spoke highly of Cuba-China relations. He said Cuba is ready to work with China to carry forward the friendly cause pioneered by the older-generation leaders of the two countries, fully implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and elevate the Cuba-China community with a shared future to new heights.