Islamabad, November 13, 2026. The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Damián Cordero Torres, held a meeting with a delegation from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, comprising its Executive Director and the Project Director for Cuban Scholarships.
During the exchange, Ambassador Cordero Torres officially updated the members of the delegation on the granting of 11 fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students by the Cuban government for the 2027–2028 academic year, upholding this commitment despite the intensification of the blockade and secondary sanctions imposed by the United States government.
Furthermore, the Ambassador explained in detail the consular and administrative procedures carried out at the diplomatic mission to process the scholarship recipients’ documentation and visas, and requested the full cooperation of all parties to achieve this goal within the established timeframe.
As the Ambassador emphasized, “Despite the difficult circumstances and the cruel blockade imposed on Cuba by the United States government, we will continue to extend our solidarity and remain grateful for the solidarity we receive.”
