The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba in Georgia, Alfredo Nieves Portuondo, expressed his protocol greeting and congratulations to the new President of Georgia, Salomé Zourabichvili.
At the official reception offered by the President, the Cuban diplomat also held talks with the president of the Parliament of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba in Georgia, Alfredo Nieves Portuondo, participated in the inauguration of the new president of Georgia, Salome Zurabishvili.
The new president was sworn in after being elected with 59% of the votes in the elections held at the end of November.
Attendees from dozens of countries attended the swearing-in ceremony.
Kakhaber Kotrikadze, director of the Georgian factory Zedazeni, Natia Bilanishvili, quality manager and David Koridze, sales director, showed commercial interest with Cuba, during a tour conducted by the Cuban Ambassador in Georgia, Alfredo Nieves Portuondo, to that company.
During the work visit, the Cuban diplomat learned about the technological advances of the industry and the interest of his managers in establishing contacts with Cuban counterparts.
Members of the Georgian Orthodox Church expressed admiration and respect for the work, hospitality and humanitarian sense and solidarity of the Cuban people during a meeting with the Cuban ambassador in Georgia, Alfredo Nieves Portuondo.
During the evening, the Cuban diplomat thanked the invitation and highlighted the historical ties of friendship between the Georgian and Cuban people.
The Georgian Orthodox Autocephalous Apostolic Church is the National Church of Georgia and one of the fifteen autocephalous Orthodox communions.
The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba in Georgia, Alfredo Nieves Portuondo, gave a keynote address at the Diplomatic Academy attached to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of this Caucasian nation.
During his speech he referred to his country's interest in maintaining and increasing social and humanitarian achievements and updated students on the Cuban reality.
In his dissertation, the diplomat highlighted the friendship between both nations and the interest in increasing cooperation between Tbilisi and Havana.