Cuba–Libya relations
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Cuba–Libya relations are the bilateral relations between Republic of Cuba and Libya. The two countries are members of the Group of 77, Non-Aligned Movement and the United Nations.
History
[edit]Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 March 1976.[1]
During First Libyan civil war, Cuban Former president Fidel Castro, who remained influential within the Communist Party of Cuba, expressed concern that the United States was preparing to invade Libya.[2]
On 23 October 2011 after Gaddafi's death, Fidel Castro condemned the assassination of Muammar Gaddafi, and the "genocidal role" of NATO. He added also that "Gaddafi's body has been kidnapped and displayed as a trophy of war, a conduct that violates the most elementary principles of Islamic rules and other religious beliefs prevailing in the world."[3]
Resident diplomatic missions
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Relaciones Diplomaticas y Consulares" (PDF). Memoria Anual 2015 (in Spanish). p. 22. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 May 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
- ^ "Peru cuts ties with Libya and condemns violence". BBC News. 23 February 2011. Retrieved 23 February 2011.
- ^ "Fidel Castro condena el asesinato del coronel" [Fidel Castro condemned the murder of Colonel] (in Spanish). cdn.com.mx. 24 October 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2011.[permanent dead link]