Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated the government and people of Finland on the 108th anniversary of its independence. The message was posted on social media, reaffirming the commitment to expand bilateral relations. Finland marks this occasion every December 6, recalling its 1917 declaration of independence.
Havana, December 6 (Prensa Latina) - Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a message congratulating the government and people of the Republic of Finland on its National Day.
"We congratulate the people and government of the Republic of Finland on the occasion of their National Day," states the text posted on social media by the Cuban foreign ministry. The statement adds: "We reaffirm our commitment to continue expanding relations between our nations".
The commemoration marks the 108th anniversary of Finland's declaration of independence, a historical event on December 6, 1917. The date is annually celebrated in the Nordic country as a symbol of its sovereignty.
Cuba's congratulations highlight diplomatic ties between the two nations, though no specific initiatives are detailed in the message. This gesture fits into the tradition of protocol exchanges between countries on national holidays.