Sri Lanka – Cuba RelationsHistorical Context

Che’s visit to Sri Lanka 1959

Diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Cuba were established on 29th July 1959 following the recognition of the new revolutionary Government of Cuba led by Fidel Castro.

Che’s visit to Sri Lanka 1959

Prior to tree planting

Che’s visit to Sri Lanka 1959

With a group

1985: President JR Jayawardene visit Cuba

President JR Jayawardene visit Cuba, 1985Greeting to Fidel Castro by JR Jayawardene

1985: Fidel and JR with Sri Lankan students in Cuba

Fidel and JR with Sri Lankan students in Cuba

1985: JR being welcomed by Cuban people

JR being welcomed by Cuban people and SL students studying in Cuba, 1985

1987: Sri Lankan 1st Ambassador

Sri Lankan 1st Ambassador – Admiral Asoka De Silva, 1987

1998: Fidel Castro greets Ms. CBK

Fidel Castro greets Ms. CBK who served as the fourth executive president -1998

2009: 50th Anniversary of SL –Cuba relations

50th Anniversary of SL –Cuba relations – SL & Cuba Stamps, 2009

2012: President MR’s visit to Cuba

President MR’s visit to Cuba, 2012President MR and President Raul Castro

2012: Guard of Honor to President MR

Guard of Honor to President MR at the Palace of the Revolution

2012: Official meeting

Official meeting between President MR and President Raul Castro at the Palace of the Revolution

2012: President Raul Castro greets President MR and First Lady

President Raul Castro greets President MR and First Lady

2012: Placing a floral tribute at Jose Marti Monument

Placing a floral tribute at Jose Marti Monument

2012: President MR with Sri Lankan students in Cuba

President MR with Sri Lankan students in Cuba

2012: President MR visits Che Guevara´s widow

President MR visits Che Guevara´s widow

2013: Sri Lankan Speaker, Chamal Rajapaksha’s meets First Vice President

Sri Lankan Speaker, Chamal Rajapaksha’s meets First Vice President during his visit to Cuba, 2013

2013: Sri Lankan Speaker, Chamal Rajapaksha’s meets the National Assembly President

Sri Lankan Speaker, Chamal Rajapaksha’s meets the President of the National Assembly of the Peoples Power of Cuba, Mr. Esteban Lazo.

2014: Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parrilla, official visit to Sri Lanka

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cuba, Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parrilla, official visit to Sri Lanka from September 7th to 9th 2014. The Cuban Foreign Minister meets with President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

2014: Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla meets with The Speaker, Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cuba, Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parrilla meets with The Speaker, Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa.

2014: Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla meets with Minister of External Affair

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cuba, Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parrilla meets with Minister of External Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris

2014: Foreign Minister of Cuba pay tribute to War Heroes Monument

Foreign Minister of Cuba pay tribute to War Heroes Monument, Colombo.

2014: Foreign Minister of Cuba plants a tree

Foreign Minister of Cuba plants a tree in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

2019: State Minister FA Vasantha Senanayake visit to Cuba

State Minister FA Vasantha Senanayake visit to Cuba, 2019Meeting with Cuban Foreign Minister

2019: Signature of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

Signature of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

2019: State Minister address the Cuban officials

State Minister address the Cuban officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2019: Meeting with the Chairperson of the National Assembly of People's Power

Meeting with the Chairperson for International Relations of the National Assembly of People's Power.

2019: Business Roundtable

Business Roundtable at the Cuban Chamber of Commerce

2023: President Ranil’s visit to Cuba

H.E. the President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived to Havana on 13th September 2023 to attend the G77 and China Summit. The President was received by the Minister of Tourism, H.E. Juan Carlos García

2023: Guard of Honor to the President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Guard of Honor to the President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Palace of the Revolution with the Cuban President

2023: Official meeting between President at Ranil Wickremesinghe and Cuban President

Official meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel at the Palace of the Revolution.

2023: H.E. the President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered his speech

H.E. the President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered his speech in the G77 and China Summitt in Havana.

2023: Official photo of the G77 and China

Official photo of the G77 and China Summit with Head of States and Governments