The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba (MINREX) is responsible for the international relations of the Government of Cuba. The Council of State appoints the minister as well as the six vice ministers who are in charge of the various departments within it. The mansion that serves as the headquarters of MINREX was owned by the Gómez-Mena family.
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Cuba since 1959:
- Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla (since 2009)
- Felipe Pérez Roque (1999-2009)
- Roberto Robaina González (1993-1999)
- Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada (1992-1993)
- Isidoro Malmierca Peoli (1976-1992)
- Raúl Roa García (1959-1976)