#Eventos

Jun
02
2022

New plans with the Young Professionals Network.

Wellington, June 2. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés met with Katie Andrews, head of promotion and marketing of the Young Professionals Network of the Latin America/New Zealand Business Council (LANZBC/YPN), with whom we have already organized a photo contest on Cuba and the resulting exhibition, which we recently opened.

We agree to systematically exchange information to promote a better understanding of Cuba and YPN activities, and to begin preparations for a trip to Cuba with a tentative date of May 2023.

May
26
2022

Cuban Ambassador meets with Mayor of Palmerston North.

Palmerston North, May 26. During his visit to this city, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés met with H.W Grant Smith, Mayor of Palmerston North, with whom he maintains a fluid working relationship.

Both talked about the next Latin American and Spanish Film Festival (LASFF) and the mayor offered his full support for the event, which in this city will be coordinated by the Cuban Embassy.

The Ambassador received honey and other local products as a gift.

Palmerston North is characterized by its cultural diversity and a large presence of Latin American communities.

May
26
2022

Photo exhibition at the Cuban Embassy.

Wellington, May 26. An exhibition of photos of Cuba was inaugurated at the headquarters of our Embassy, ​​the result of a contest organized by the Young Professionals League (YPN) of the Latin American New Zealand Business Council (LANZBC) with the support of the Embassy.

The president of YPN, Juan Lara, and Ambassador Edgardo Valdés gave the opening remarks, in which they highlighted the importance of joint work in disseminating information about our region in new and varied ways.

May
25
2022

Cuba Day at Massey University.

Palmerston North, May 25. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés and Consul Dalila Vázquez traveled to this city to participate in several events related to Cuba, convened by the Massey University Student Association (MUSA) and the local chapter of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs. (NZIIA).

After a tour of the facilities, they officially opened an exhibition of photos about Cuba, taken by New Zealand tourists who have visited the island.

May
13
2022

Cuba reiterates complaint about its exclusion by the United States from the Summit of the Americas.

Havana, May 13. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez reiterated Cuba's complaint about its exclusion, by the United States, from the Summit of the Americas to be held in Los Angeles from June 8 to 10.

The Cuban foreign minister thought that with such a decision the White House eliminates the possibility of discussing important issues in the bilateral and regional relationships, such as migration.

Several heads of government in the region have spoken out against such exclusion and have announced that they will not attend the event if it continues.

 

May
10
2022

Cuban Ambassador participates in celebration of Europe Day.

Wellington, May 10. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended the Europe Day celebration, organized by H.E Nina Obermaier, EU Ambassador to New Zealand.

The event, held at the Parliament building, was attended by local personalities and members of the Diplomatic Corps, among others.

Cuba works for a good relationship with the European Union, based on the principles and objectives established in our Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement.

 

Apr
30
2022

Cuban Ambassador participates in May Day celebration.

Blackball, April 30. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés participated in the activities for International Labor Day held in this town on the South Island of New Zealand, which has a strong trade union tradition.

In the evening, the Ambassador made a presentation on the current international scenario and its implications for Latin America and Cuba in particular.

The participation of the Cuban Ambassadors in these celebrations is already a tradition.

Apr
25
2022

Cuban Ambassador participates in the commemoration of ANZAC Day.

Wellington, April 25. In the company of other members of the Diplomatic Corps and local authorities, among other attendees, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended the official ceremony for ANZAC Day, a New Zealand national date that pays tribute to "the contribution and suffering of those who have served".

At the ceremony, attended by the Governor General, Her Excellency the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, the Ambassador laid a wreath on behalf of the Government and people of Cuba.

 

Mar
28
2022

The project of the Family Code is analyzed in the Cuban Embassy.

Wellington, March 28. The staff of our Embassy discussed at its headquarters the project of the Family Code, which will later be submitted to a referendum in Cuba.

Several interventions highlighted the inclusive and modern nature of the document, which generated favorable opinions from all participants.

This process, which takes place in all Cuban diplomatic missions, complements the extensive debates taking place throughout Cuba.

Cubans residing outside the island can give opinions through an easily accessible application.

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