Havana gathered prominent political figures, international delegates, and diplomats this week for a specialized forum examining the enduring impact of Fidel Castro’s foreign policy framework. According to official reports released on August 11, 2026, the event titled “Fidel y la política exterior de la Revolución Cubana” served as a central fixture in ongoing commemorations marking the centenary of the birth of the Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz.
The high-level gathering took place in Havana, drawing senior leadership from the Communist Party of Cuba and the state apparatus. Among those presiding over the proceedings were Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party; Salvador Valdés Mesa, a Political Bureau member and Vice President of the Republic; and Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, a Political Bureau member and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Organizers structured the forum to evaluate how the historical doctrine shaped by the Comandante en Jefe continues to guide contemporary diplomatic strategy.
Inaugural Addresses and Historical Analysis
The academic and analytical sessions opened with a keynote address delivered by Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío. Titled “El magisterio de Fidel en la política exterior de la Revolución Cubana,” the lecture dissected the theoretical foundations and practical execution of international relations established by the historical leader of the Revolution.
Following the opening address, participants viewed a segment of the documentary film “Fidel diplomático,” directed by journalist and filmmaker Fabiola López. The screening highlighted moments in the international trajectory of the Comandante en Jefe and underscored his role in the conception and development of revolutionary diplomacy.
The morning agenda transitioned into a panel discussion moderated by Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal Ferreiro. This session incorporated both in-person contributions and video statements from international personalities who analyzed the international dimension of Fidel’s thought and its influence on Cuba’s relations with the peoples of the world.
Diplomatic Continuity and the Younger Generation
A second thematic session, titled “La impronta de Fidel en la política exterior de nuestra Revolución,” shifted the focus toward practical implementation. José Ramón Cabañas Rodríguez, director of the Center for International Policy Research, led discussions featuring ambassadors and diplomats who carried out international missions conceived and directed by the Comandante en Jefe.
These diplomats shared experiences and assessments regarding the practice of a foreign policy inspired by the principles defended by Fidel. Event coordinators emphasized the presence of younger personnel from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, framing their attendance as an expression of the continuity of Cuban revolutionary diplomacy.
The forum concluded with a multimedia presentation dedicated to the legacy of the historical leader of the Revolution in the new generations of Cuban diplomats. State representatives reiterated that the centennial reflections aim to reinforce principles of sovereignty, independence, solidarity, and friendship between peoples.
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