Fruitful unions exchange between CTC and BOFEPUSU
A delegation of the Cuban Workers Federation (CTC), led by Ernesto Rodríguez, regional Coordinator for Africa, in the Department of International Relations, visits Botswana and meet with representatives of the Botswana Federation of Public, Private and Parastatal Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU).
They talk about opportunities to develop programs of exchange to enlarge the relations between both union organizations.
CTC delegation meets Botswana Federation of Trade Unions.
A delegation of the Cuban Workers Federation (CTC), led by Ernesto Rodríguez, regional Coordinator for Africa, in the Department of International Relations, visits Botswana and meet with officers of the Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU). Parties exchange ideas and agree in the will to reactivate the historical links between the two union organizations.
Cuban Culture Day in Botswana
The Cuban Culture Day is celebrated in Gaborone, with more than 200 personas, from different nationalities and social profiles, who enjoy dancing Salsa, tasting Cuban cigars as well as an exhibition of Cuban traditional products.
Venue is the restaurant Culture Art Café, at Stanbic Piazza, in Molapo Crossing Mall.
Press Conference on the US blockade against Cuba
The blockade imposed by the US government against Cuba is denounced in a Press Conference, held at the Cuban Embassy in Gaborone, with the attendance of journalists and representatives of different media based in Botswana.
H.E. the Ambassador Patricia L. Pego Guerra makes a presentation of the Report of Cuba 2019 and answers the questions from participants.
Botswana stands against the US blockade on Cuba at UN headquarter
H.E. Dr. Unity Dow, Honourable Minister for International Affairs and Cooperation of Botswana, addresses the general debate of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in New York City.
In her speech, the Minister expressed: “... sanctions on any country do not only affect the entitled country, but also their neighbours and trading partners...”
Botswana has historically voted with Cuba against the US blockade.