Wellington, March 20, 2024.- The Cuban Ambassador, Luis Ernesto Morejón Rodríguez, met with Deborah Geels, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen ties between Cuba and New Zealand. During the meeting, they discussed the current state of bilateral relations, the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, and other issues of common interest.
Both sides acknowledged the progress made in the past 25 years and emphasized the importance of continuing to work together to strengthen their friendship and cooperation.
The meeting also focused on resuming political consultations as a means for consultation and dialogue, with the aim of expanding and diversifying bilateral relations. The officials stressed the need to explore new opportunities for collaboration in key areas such as trade, culture, and education.
During the meeting, the resumption of political consultations was discussed as a mechanism for consultation and dialogue to expand and diversify bilateral relations. Both officials emphasized the importance of exploring new opportunities for collaboration in key areas such as trade, culture, and education.
The Cuban ambassador expressed his appreciation for the ongoing collaboration and expressed his interest in continuing to promote constructive dialogue between the two countries. He also expressed his gratitude for New Zealand's annual support of the resolution presented by Cuba at the United Nations General Assembly against the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on his country. In response, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade reiterated her government's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and continuing to work for mutual welfare.