Relationship dossier

Belarus Cuba

Relationship assessment

Political solidarity and bilateral agreements underpin close Belarus–Cuba ties.

Belarus toward Cuba

+35

Belarus has supported Cuba in international forums and pursued bilateral cooperation through high-level engagement and agreements, including during President Alexander Lukashenko’s 2023 visit to Cuba.

Cuba toward Belarus

+35

Cuba has pursued closer government ties with Belarus through high-level engagement and bilateral agreements, including President Miguel Díaz-Canel’s 2019 visit to Belarus.

Overall relationship

+35

The relationship is characterized by political solidarity and sustained high-level engagement, alongside bilateral agreements. These features support a cooperative relationship, although the practical breadth and implementation of cooperation are uncertain.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Belarus and Cuba maintain a politically close relationship, with high-level visits, bilateral cooperation agreements, and regular government engagement. Belarus has supported Cuba in international forums, while Cuban leaders have pursued closer ties with Belarus. The relationship appears substantially cooperative, though the scope and implementation of specific agreements are unclear.

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