Wellington, April 23. The soccer team of the Diplomatic Corps, made up of diplomats and family members, under the direction of the Cuban ambassador, defeated the Hutt City Council team.
With this victory, they managed to keep the trophy obtained last year.
The friendly match was an excellent opportunity to share and promote the practice of sports among diplomats and local officials.
Havana, April 19. The new Cuban Parliament met today to elect its leadership, in addition to electing the Council of State and the President and Vice President of the Republic, among other important positions.
Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez was re-elected as President, to guide the Cuban people for the next five years.
Addressing those present, he said: "The 470 people who make up this Assembly did not win by having more money or by representing a certain political party, each one of us is here to defend the interests of the majority."
Wellington, April 3. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés and Consul Dalila Vázquez attended the Iftar dinner organized by the Heads of Mission of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation accredited in this city.
Both shared the table with the guest of honor and speaker on behalf of the New Zealand Government, Hon. Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Minister of Diversity Inclusion and Ethnic Communities, and with the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, H.E Ahmad Alwehaib, Ambassador of Kuwait.
It was an honor to accompany our colleagues in this important event in the month of Ramadan.
Wellington, March 31. New Zealand political analyst Geoffrey Miller visited the Embassy for an exchange with Ambassador Edgardo Valdés on international politics, Cuba-New Zealand relations and other topics of interest.
Miller is a renowned geopolitical analyst, and a member of the Democracy Project, with a fresh approach to various issues on the current world stage.
He invited the Ambassador to give a lecture on Cuba at the University of Otago.
Wellington, March 28. Former Disarmament Minister Matt Robson, an active member of solidarity with Cuba in New Zealand, visited the Cuban headquarters.
Robson shared his experiences on his recent trip to Cuba to participate in the event "For the Balance of the World" and spoke with the Ambassador about the impact of United States policy on the Cuban population.
Both commented on the international situation and future solidarity actions in favor of the right of Cubans to self-determination.