Cuba reiterates its firm historical position against mercenarism and upholds its active role at the United Nations against that practice. Cuban laws are very explicit in relation to the criminalization of crimes such as trafficking in persons, smuggling of migrants and mercenarism.
Ambassador Pedro Pablo San Jorge Rodríguez attended the reception for Brazil's Independence Day, where he was received by the Brazilian Ambassador in Bangkok Mr. Jose Borges dos Santos Junior and his wife.
The Independence of Brazil was proclaimed on September 7, 1822, through the so-called "Cry of Ipiranga", which took place on the outskirts of São Paulo.
Ambassador Pedro Pablo San Jorge Rodríguez held a fruitful meeting with Gita Sabharwal, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Thailand. Cooperation possibilities were evaluated in prioritized sectors in the Cooperation Frameworks of both countries with the UN, especially triangular cooperation.
The Deputy Prime Minister of Cuba, Ricardo Cabrisas, received today the general director of the Thai International Cooperation Agency, Ureerat Chareontoh, who is on a working visit to the country.
The meeting was held in the context of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations and both leaders highlighted the positive state of bilateral ties.
Ambassador Pedro Pablo San Jorge Rodríguez attended the National Reception for the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia. On behalf of the Cuban government and people, the ambassador congratulated the accredited Indonesian Ambassador in Thailand, Mr. Rachmat Budiman.