Islamabad, Clear Skies Magazine: Ambassador of Cuba to Pakistan Damián Cordero Torres met with Cuban families residing in Islamabad and its surrounding areas, providing an opportunity for members of the Cuban community to reconnect and discuss developments in their homeland.
The meeting, held in an emotional atmosphere, brought together several Cuban mothers, their children and their Pakistani husbands, who had graduated as medical doctors from Cuban institutions.
During the interaction, Ambassador Cordero Torres briefed the families on the challenging situation in Cuba, particularly the social and economic difficulties arising from the tightening of the United States blockade. He also outlined the measures being undertaken to address these challenges through recently approved reforms and transformations.
The ambassador further updated the participants on Cuba’s immigration policy, emphasizing its central objective of maintaining and strengthening ties among Cubans worldwide and promoting unity for the benefit of their homeland.
The gathering highlighted the importance of solidarity and maintaining close connections with Cuba, particularly at a critical time for the country. Participants unanimously emphasized the need for unity among Cubans, both at home and abroad.
They also acknowledged the role of the Cuban diaspora in supporting the nation, expressing the view that solidarity from abroad serves as a source of strength and a safeguard for Cuba during challenging circumstances.
The meeting underscored Cuba’s efforts to maintain close relations with its nationals living overseas and strengthen a shared sense of identity, belonging and responsibility toward their homeland.