Helsinki, April 5, 2024. During a virtual meeting with Her Excellency Ms. Karmen Claus, Director of Transatlantic Affairs at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Beatriz Parra González shared updated information on Cuba, primarily on the impact of the U.S. blockade on the national economy, while thanking the Baltic nation for supporting the resolution calling for an end to these unjust sanctions.
The Caribbean representative also referred to the recent campaigns launched by the White House against Cuban medical collaboration in the international arena, as demonstrated by the Secretary of State during his recent trips to the Caribbean, aimed at ending bilateral agreements that have yielded excellent results for both parties for more than three decades.
The Director appreciated the update she received, which noted, allows them to stay informed about the Cuban situation. She also thanked the Cuban diplomat for the excellent collaboration established during her accreditation in Tallinn, during which she maintained an active contribution to the dialogue between Cuba and Estonia.
For her part, the Ambassador expressed her gratitude for all the support received during her time, while sharing special greetings with Foreign Minister HE Mr. Margus Margus Tsahkna and HE Mr. President Alar Karis, about whom she said, has fond memories of their repeated exchanges during her visits to Tallinn for celebrations and events convened by that Ministry.
The Ambassador noted that she hopes President Karis will keep as a good memory of Cuba the reproduction of the artwork of the "Capitol of Havana," dedicated to him by Cuban artists Dennis San Jorge and Sonia Almaguer, in 2023, on the ocassion of Estonia National Day.
(Embacuba Finland)