Díaz-Canel highlights ICAP as bridge between peoples

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel emphasized the role of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) in uniting peoples and supporting just causes for humanity, now more than ever.

In Havana on December 30, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reaffirmed the enduring importance of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP). According to Prensa Latina, Díaz-Canel stressed that this institution upholds its original mission of serving as a bridge between peoples and a voice for just causes worldwide.

Established in 1960, the ICAP has played a pivotal role in Cuba's solidarity diplomacy, building international ties amid geopolitical challenges. The president's statement comes as Cuba navigates external pressures but remains committed to global cooperation. While Díaz-Canel offered no specifics on recent activities, his remark that it is vital 'now more than ever' points to the ICAP's renewed relevance in an era of global tensions.

This affirmation bolsters Cuba's narrative of solidarity, consistent with the nation's revolutionary tradition of supporting progressive movements internationally.

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