Oslo, May 17, 2022. The Ambassador, Maité Rivero Torres, took part in the different activities that, throughout the day, took place on the occasion of the National Day of the Kingdom of Norway (Constitution Day).
Early in the morning, the Cuban diplomat went to the Royal Palace, where she signed a message in which she conveyed sincere congratulations to His Majesty the King and the royal family, as well as the Norwegian Government and people, on the occasion of such a significant date.
Afterwards, and together with her colleagues of the Diplomatic Corps, the Ambassador enjoyed, for more than two hours, the traditional children's parade that was resumed after two years of pandemic. About 60 thousand children participated in it, accompanied by music bands, carrying countless Norwegian flags and wearing the national costume. From the balcony of the Palace, the royal family, headed by King Harald V and Queen Sonja, greeted them with pride and joy.
Later on, the Ambassador attended a reception where she had the opportunity to interact with important government figures, including the Prime Minister and the ministers of Foreign Affairs, International Development and Nordic Cooperation, and Climate and Environment. She was also able to greet members of the Parliament, authorities from the Oslo City Council and officials of the Foreign Ministry. (Embassy of Cuba in Norway)