Official Press Release – Republic of Malta

Ambassador of Cuba José Carlos Rodriguez Ruiz presented his credentials to President of Malta Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca at The Palace, in Valletta.

During the ceremony, the President of Malta and the Ambassador discussed bilateral relations.

Ambassador Rodriguez Ruiz holds a degree in International Political Relations from the Higher Institute of International Relations of Havana, as well as a Master’s Degree in International Relations, from the Diplomatic School of Madrid.

Professional experience:

1987-1988: He took part in a military mission, as an officer, in southern Angola. He received a decoration as an internationalist fighter.

1989-1991: Officer in the Division of Europe of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in charge of the affairs of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG).

1991-1993: Third Secretary at the Embassy of Cuba in Germany, Bonn.

1993-1997: Officer in the Division of Europe of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

1998-2000: Officer in the Division of Europe of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in charge of matters with Italy, Vatican, Republic of San Marino, Republic of Malta, the Order of Malta and the European Union. He made visits and work meetings to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Italy and to the Vatican Secretariat of State.

2000-2003: Cultural Counsellor of the Embassy of Cuba in Italy.

2003-2006: Head of the Cuba Image Office of the Divulgation and Information Division (DDI) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba.

2006-2011: Promoted to Minister Counsellor of the Foreign Service (2006)

Head of the Diplomatic Office of Cuba in Bonn, Germany.

2011-2017: Coordinator of the Office of Hypermedia, in the Division of Divulgation and Information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Director of the Divulgation and Information Division in August 2013. In December 2013, promoted to Director of the Communication and Image Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.