Cuba–Syria relations
bilateral relations between Syria and Cuba
Cuba–Syria relations were established on 11 August 1965.
Both countries are members of the Non-Aligned Movement and have maintained a steady partnership focused on mutual support in international forums and cooperation in various sectors. Over the years, the two nations have aligned closely on issues related to sovereignty, opposition to Western influence, and solidarity on foreign policy matters.
History
Early ties and Cold War era
Formal diplomatic relations between Cuba and Syria were established on 11 August 1965. During the Cold War, the two countries found common ground as they both aligned with the Soviet Union and opposed Western influence, particularly U.S. foreign policies. Cuba, under the leadership of Fidel Castro, and Syria, governed by the Ba'athist regime, shared ideological similarities rooted in socialism and anti-imperialism.
Cuban and Syrian support often manifested in mutual backing at United Nations assemblies and other international bodies. Both nations viewed their alliance as a form of resistance against perceived imperialism, especially given Cuba’s strained relations with the United States and Syria’s conflicts with Israel. Syria also supported Cuba's stance on the U.S. embargo, and Cuba consistently backed Syria in its claims over the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
Post-Cold War Period
Following the end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Cuba and Syria continued their alliance despite shifts in global geopolitics.
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