The two leaders convened at Tehran’s Sa’ad Abad cultural complex, a historic site that has witnessed many pivotal diplomatic interactions. The significance of the event was heightened by the fact that this visit is the first by a Cuban president to Iran since Fidel Castro’s trip in May 2001. The leaders’ meeting was not only an opportunity to reaffirm solidarity but also a platform to strategize on enhancing their alliance in the face of international challenges, BNN Network
reported.
Both Iran and Cuba have been grappling with the economic implications of U.S. sanctions. These shared experiences of economic pressures have shaped their international politics and fuelled their opposition to what they perceive as Western hegemony. In their joint press conference, Raeisi and Díaz-Canel expressed a united front against these challenges, reaffirming their shared political ideology and the fortitude to resist external pressures.
The joint press conference also served as a stage for the unveiling of various agreements and potential collaborative projects. These memoranda of understanding, signed by senior officials from both countries, aim to foster cooperation in diverse areas, including economic, political, and cultural spheres. The leaders’ commitment to these collaborative endeavors signifies their determination to leverage their alliance for mutual benefit and growth.
