Wellington, April 10, 2024.- The Ambassador of Cuba to New Zealand, Luis Ernesto Morejón Rodríguez, held a meeting with the Minister of Culture and Heritage, Paul Goldsmith. They discussed various issues of common interest in the cultural field and explored opportunities for cooperation between the two countries.
Both parties expressed their interest in promoting greater exchange between artists, musicians, and other cultural professionals. The aim is to enrich their respective artistic and cultural scenes.
During the meeting, the Cuban ambassador presented a proposal for a cultural agreement. This seeks to formalize collaboration between Cuba and New Zealand in various areas such as film, music, dance, and visual arts. Minister Goldsmith received the proposal and agreed to evaluate it with his team.
They further discussed the possibility of carrying out joint cultural projects in the future. These projects may include festivals, exhibitions, and workshops. The aim of these projects would be to allow the citizens of both countries to better know and appreciate their respective traditions and artistic expressions.
As a sign of the relationship between the two countries, the Cuban ambassador extended an official invitation to Minister Goldsmith to visit Cuba shortly. The purpose of the visit would be to deepen cultural ties and explore new opportunities for collaboration.
Minister Goldsmith welcomed the invitation and expressed his desire to continue strengthening cultural relations between New Zealand and Cuba. Both stressed the importance of culture as a bridge to unite nations and foster mutual understanding.
This meeting marks an important step towards strengthening cultural cooperation between the two countries, and it is expected that the actions agreed upon during the meeting will benefit artists and creators from both nations.