Wellington, May 10th, 2016.-The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee at New Zealand Parliament, Mark Mitchell, expressed his interest in Cuba and his willingness to boost ties between the two countries. During a meeting held at Parliament House with the Ambassador of Cuba, Mario Alzugaray, New Zealand politician also express his favourable approach in promoting an exchange with the members of the Committee he leads, in order to learn about the current status of the Caribbean island and examine opportunities for the development of bilateral relations.
During the meeting, the Cuban diplomat offered information on the updating of the development of their country, as well as the main lines of work with New Zealand and the Pacific region. The occasion was also conducive to learn about the operation of Parliament in New Zealand and, in particular, the major issues being debated at the Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade Committee at the moment.