Cuba extends tariff benefits for imports of non-commercial products
Cuba extended until January 31, 2025 the non-commercial import of food, toiletries, medicines and medical supplies, as accompanied baggage and exempt from paying customs tax. According to Resolution 311 of the Ministry of Finance and Prices, published in the 45th (extraordinary) edition of the Official Gazette, the decision will be made on an exceptional basis. The increase in the limit of the customs value for non-commercial imports made by natural persons through shipments, up to 500 USD, is also maintained. The exemption from payment of customs tax for the first 30 dollars of the value, or its equivalent weight of 3 kg of the shipment, also remains, and only the excess of the tariff rate of 30% will be applied.
Cuban Foreign Minister thanks High Representative for his work on Cuba-EU dialogue
Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, highlighted on social media the meeting held with the High Representative of the European Union, Josep Borrell: "It was a great opportunity to meet again with Josep Borrell, before the end of his mandate." Parrilla added "I thanked him for his contribution to the progress of the relations between the European Union and Cuba based on the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement."
UNGA 79: Foreign Ministers of Cuba and Latvia hold bilateral meeting
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, held a bilateral meeting with his Latvian counterpart, Her Excellency Mrs. Baiba Braze, within the framework of the Future Summit hosted by the Alto Segment Level of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA 79. In his account on the social network X, Rodríguez Parrilla expressed his satisfaction with the opportunity of the meeting and added:"In a meeting with the Foreign Minister of Latvia, Baiba Braze, he expressed #Cuba's will to strengthen bilateral relations based on mutual respect and cooperation. I explained that there are potentials between the two countries that we must identify and take advantage of."
Head of Europe Unit at Cuban MFA dialogues with Finnish authorities in Havana
The Director of Europe and Canada of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, HE Mrs. Iliana Núñez Mordoche, dialogued with the Deputy Director of the Latin American and Caribbean Unit of the Foreign Ministry Finland, HE Mr. Mikael Langstrom and with Ambassador of that country in Cuba, HE Mr. Ari Maki. During the meeting, both parts addressed issues of common interest to develop the bilateral agenda. Ambassador Maki presented this Tuesday his credentials in Havana to the First Vice President, Salvador Valdés Mesa, accompanied by the Deputy Director of Finlands MFA, HE Mr. Mikael Langstrom, and has had an intense agenda in Havana, which included other meetings with Cuban MFA authorities.
Director of Europe of MFA receives the new Ambassador of Latvia in Havana
The Director of Europe and Canada of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, HE Mrs. Iliana Núñez Mordoche received the Ambassador of Latvia in Cuba, His Excellency. Mr. Kaspars Ozolins. During the meeting, both authorities addressed issues associated with the possibilities of developing bilateral ties in areas of mutual interest. Ambassador Ozolins presented his credentials this Tuesday to the First Vice President, Salvador Valdés Mesa, and has had an intense agenda in Havana, which included other meetings with MINREX authorities.