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Cuba–Ethiopia relations

January 01, 1970

Cuba–Ethiopia relations refers to the bilateral relations between Cuba and Ethiopia. Both nations are members of the Non-Aligned Movement and the United Nations.

Cuba–Ethiopia relations

Cuba
Ethiopia

History edit

The interactions between Cuba and Ethiopia commenced in the year 1974 during the revolution that perspired in Ethiopia. During the years prior to the international ties, Foreign policies were focused on reinforcing International Socialist Solidarity and supporting any liberation movements occurring in Africa. Once Ethiopia was deemed a socialist country, unions began to increase and so did the attacks against Ethiopia such as the Tigray rebel groups since they were deemed to be a weakened country. Soon after the Derg obtained power in Ethiopia, abolished the monarchy and embraced communism as an ideology.[1] The Ethiopian Provisional Military Government and Cuba soon established close political relations. In August 1976, both nations opened resident embassies.[2]

Context edit

In 1977, Somalia was threatening with invading the Ogaden region of Ethiopia with the plan to unify the Somali speaking territories of Ethiopia to Somalia. The Western part of Ethiopia began to threaten Ethiopia making it one of the most crucial proponents for the training of Arms with the fighting of Rebels.[1] As war seemed likely between the two nations, Cuban President Fidel Castro paid a visit to both Ethiopia and Somalia in March 1977 to ease tensions between both nations and brought together the leaders of Somalia, Ethiopia and South Yemen and proposed for them to unify and create a greater socialist federal states in the region. However, it was to no avail.[3][4] Four months later, in July 1977, the Ogaden War began when Somalia invaded Ethiopia.

Fidel Castro felt that the Somali government had turned its back on socialist ideology and decided to support Ethiopia in the war.[5] Soon after the start of the war, Cuba sent over 15,000 soldiers to the Ogaden region.[5] Although, the regime gained mass armed forces they preferred to stand ground alongside farmers yet they were not trained enough to combat the aggressors. Their presence, along with Soviet troops and equipment, led to an Ethiopian victory in the war in 1978. In 1989, Ethiopia and Somalia signed a deal recognizing each other's territorial limits and the last Cuban soldiers withdrew from the region, some twelve years after they first arrived.[5] In 1984, the Tiglachin Monument was inaugurated as a memorial in Addis Ababa to the Ethiopian and Cuban soldiers involved in the Ogaden War.

Since the end of Cuban military involvement in Ethiopia; relations between nations have remained close. The Cuban government has maintained annually an allocation of scholarships to Ethiopian students to study in Cuba, in different specialties. More than 5,000 Ethiopian students have graduated from Cuban universities since the 1970s.[2] Each year, the Cuban government also sends doctors to assist in providing services in health institutions in Addis Ababa and Jimma.[2]

Throughout the years, there have been numerous visits between leaders of both nations. In January 2018, Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome paid a visit to Cuba. In May 2019, Cuban Vice-President Salvador Valdés Mesa paid a visit to Ethiopia.[2] In 2020, both nations celebrated 45 years of diplomatic relations.[6]

The Soviet Union and Cuba in Ethiopia edit

A treaty was signed between the Soviet Union and Ethiopia starting a friendship in regards to economic, political and military connections in the year of 1978. These interactions were brought together due to the parallels between Cuba and Ethiopia. There was a constant reliance of weaponry from the Cubans and personals from the Union which initiated the constant question of policies.

Fidel Castro edit

Fidel Castro was a political cuban leader from the years 1959-2008. [3] He began turning Cuba into a communist state while also provided electrical power to areas in need, free education to all cubans and dismantled racism throughout the state. Undoubtedly, Castro had polarizing views; on one side he was seen as a savior and on the other a menace to society. During 1977, Castro decided to meet with the then current leader [4] of Ethiopia to establish a negotiation regarding the circumstances regarding the Somalian fight. Cuba sent over 16,000 soldiers and with the help of the Soviet Union, established an Ethiopian victory in 1978. [2]

Resident diplomatic missions edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Cuba y Etiopía fortalecen relaciones bilaterales". Granma (in Spanish). No. 54. 22 February 2010. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d Beyene, Mehari (24 November 2019). ""There is a way when there is a will" Cuba Ambassador". The Ethiopian Herald. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  3. ^ Kaufman, Michael T. (16 March 1977). "Castro in Ethiopia After Somalia Visit". The New York Times. p. 11. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  4. ^ Maruf, Harun (26 November 2016). "Fidel Castro Left Mark on Somalia, Horn of Africa". Voice of America. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  5. ^ a b c Zelalem, Zecharias (21 December 2016). . Ethiocritical.com. Archived from the original on 24 December 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Celebra Embajada de Cuba en Etiopía 61 Aniversario del Triunfo de la Revolución". misiones.minrex.gob.cu (in Spanish). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba. 3 February 2020. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  7. ^ "Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Ethiopia". misiones.minrex.gob.cu. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba. Retrieved 7 February 2023.

8. “Ethiopia, Cuba Need to Exploit Opportunities to Benefit Citizens, Peoples of Continents: Democratic Centre Minister.” ENA English, https://www.ena.et/web/eng/w/en_38764.

9. Martin, Published by: Alina Ramos. “Ethiopia and Cuba Have Potential to Diversify Their Relations - Prensa Latina.” Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency, 24 May 2022, https://www.plenglish.com/news/2022/05/24/ethiopia-and-cuba-have-potential-to-diversify-their-relations/.

10. Maruf, Harun. “Somalia, Cuba Resume Diplomatic Relations after 46 Years.” VOA, Voice of America (VOA News), 4 Apr. 2023, https://www.voanews.com/a/somalia-cuba-resume-diplomatic-relations-after-46-years/7035852.html.

11. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1977/05/17/somali-leader-calls-soviet-arms-for-ethiopia-a-danger/a8283c49-9a1d-414f-9e85-d73917fe22d4/

12. https://www.sbs.com.au/language/dinka/en/podcast-episode/fidel-castro-and-the-africans-liberation/jcttnns3f

13. http://somalilandstandard.com/ethiopia-cuba-a-friendship-sealed-with-blood-photos/

January 01, 1970
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Cuba Ethiopia relations refers to the bilateral relations between Cuba and Ethiopia Both nations are members of the Non Aligned Movement and the United Nations Cuba Ethiopia relationsCuba Ethiopia Contents 1 History 1 1 Context 1 2 The Soviet Union and Cuba in Ethiopia 1 3 Fidel Castro 2 Resident diplomatic missions 3 See also 4 ReferencesHistory editThe interactions between Cuba and Ethiopia commenced in the year 1974 during the revolution that perspired in Ethiopia During the years prior to the international ties Foreign policies were focused on reinforcing International Socialist Solidarity and supporting any liberation movements occurring in Africa Once Ethiopia was deemed a socialist country unions began to increase and so did the attacks against Ethiopia such as the Tigray rebel groups since they were deemed to be a weakened country Soon after the Derg obtained power in Ethiopia abolished the monarchy and embraced communism as an ideology 1 The Ethiopian Provisional Military Government and Cuba soon established close political relations In August 1976 both nations opened resident embassies 2 Context edit In 1977 Somalia was threatening with invading the Ogaden region of Ethiopia with the plan to unify the Somali speaking territories of Ethiopia to Somalia The Western part of Ethiopia began to threaten Ethiopia making it one of the most crucial proponents for the training of Arms with the fighting of Rebels 1 As war seemed likely between the two nations Cuban President Fidel Castro paid a visit to both Ethiopia and Somalia in March 1977 to ease tensions between both nations and brought together the leaders of Somalia Ethiopia and South Yemen and proposed for them to unify and create a greater socialist federal states in the region However it was to no avail 3 4 Four months later in July 1977 the Ogaden War began when Somalia invaded Ethiopia Fidel Castro felt that the Somali government had turned its back on socialist ideology and decided to support Ethiopia in the war 5 Soon after the start of the war Cuba sent over 15 000 soldiers to the Ogaden region 5 Although the regime gained mass armed forces they preferred to stand ground alongside farmers yet they were not trained enough to combat the aggressors Their presence along with Soviet troops and equipment led to an Ethiopian victory in the war in 1978 In 1989 Ethiopia and Somalia signed a deal recognizing each other s territorial limits and the last Cuban soldiers withdrew from the region some twelve years after they first arrived 5 In 1984 the Tiglachin Monument was inaugurated as a memorial in Addis Ababa to the Ethiopian and Cuban soldiers involved in the Ogaden War Since the end of Cuban military involvement in Ethiopia relations between nations have remained close The Cuban government has maintained annually an allocation of scholarships to Ethiopian students to study in Cuba in different specialties More than 5 000 Ethiopian students have graduated from Cuban universities since the 1970s 2 Each year the Cuban government also sends doctors to assist in providing services in health institutions in Addis Ababa and Jimma 2 Throughout the years there have been numerous visits between leaders of both nations In January 2018 Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome paid a visit to Cuba In May 2019 Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdes Mesa paid a visit to Ethiopia 2 In 2020 both nations celebrated 45 years of diplomatic relations 6 The Soviet Union and Cuba in Ethiopia edit A treaty was signed between the Soviet Union and Ethiopia starting a friendship in regards to economic political and military connections in the year of 1978 These interactions were brought together due to the parallels between Cuba and Ethiopia There was a constant reliance of weaponry from the Cubans and personals from the Union which initiated the constant question of policies Fidel Castro edit Fidel Castro was a political cuban leader from the years 1959 2008 3 He began turning Cuba into a communist state while also provided electrical power to areas in need free education to all cubans and dismantled racism throughout the state Undoubtedly Castro had polarizing views on one side he was seen as a savior and on the other a menace to society During 1977 Castro decided to meet with the then current leader 4 of Ethiopia to establish a negotiation regarding the circumstances regarding the Somalian fight Cuba sent over 16 000 soldiers and with the help of the Soviet Union established an Ethiopian victory in 1978 2 Resident diplomatic missions editCuba has an embassy in Addis Ababa 7 Ethiopia has an embassy in Havana See also editEritrean War of Independence Ethiopian Civil WarReferences edit Cuba y Etiopia fortalecen relaciones bilaterales Granma in Spanish No 54 22 February 2010 Retrieved 7 February 2023 a b c d Beyene Mehari 24 November 2019 There is a way when there is a will Cuba Ambassador The Ethiopian Herald Retrieved 7 February 2023 Kaufman Michael T 16 March 1977 Castro in Ethiopia After Somalia Visit The New York Times p 11 Retrieved 7 February 2023 Maruf Harun 26 November 2016 Fidel Castro Left Mark on Somalia Horn of Africa Voice of America Retrieved 7 February 2023 a b c Zelalem Zecharias 21 December 2016 Why Ethiopia will be forever indebted to Fidel Castro Ethiocritical com Archived from the original on 24 December 2016 Retrieved 7 February 2023 Celebra Embajada de Cuba en Etiopia 61 Aniversario del Triunfo de la Revolucion misiones minrex gob cu in Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba 3 February 2020 Retrieved 7 February 2023 Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Ethiopia misiones minrex gob cu Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba Retrieved 7 February 2023 8 Ethiopia Cuba Need to Exploit Opportunities to Benefit Citizens Peoples of Continents Democratic Centre Minister ENA English https www ena et web eng w en 38764 9 Martin Published by Alina Ramos Ethiopia and Cuba Have Potential to Diversify Their Relations Prensa Latina Prensa Latina Latin American News Agency 24 May 2022 https www plenglish com news 2022 05 24 ethiopia and cuba have potential to diversify their relations 10 Maruf Harun Somalia Cuba Resume Diplomatic Relations after 46 Years VOA Voice of America VOA News 4 Apr 2023 https www voanews com a somalia cuba resume diplomatic relations after 46 years 7035852 html 11 https www washingtonpost com archive politics 1977 05 17 somali leader calls soviet arms for ethiopia a danger a8283c49 9a1d 414f 9e85 d73917fe22d4 12 https www sbs com au language dinka en podcast episode fidel castro and the africans liberation jcttnns3f13 http somalilandstandard com ethiopia cuba a friendship sealed with blood photos Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cuba Ethiopia relations amp oldid 1221300763, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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