Wellington, February 10, 2016. At his offices in Parliament House, the Right Honourable David Carter, Speaker of the House, received on a courtesy call the Ambassador of Cuba, H.E. Mr. Mario Alzugaray, occasion in which both exchanged cordially on various topics, highlighting the interest of each side in further promoting relations between the two countries.
At the meeting Mr. Carter became interested in aspects linked to the situation of the economy, tourism and the operation of the parliament of Cuba. The Cuban diplomat, on his side, had the opportunity to share updated information on the present situation in his nation and learn about political life in New Zealand, with an emphasis on the performance of its legislative power.
David Carter is a Member of Parliament for the National Party since 1994 and assumed as a Speaker of the House in February 2013.