Cuba promotes its business opportunities at the Finnish Chamber of Commerce
The Embassy of Cuba in Finland has participated in the event "Inspiring Latin America" hosted by the Finnish Chamber of Commerce, with the presence of more that 60 compannies of this nordic nation. Cuba presented the portfolio of opportunities and announced the main products among its exportable items. The event included the tasting of some typical Cuban dishes, appreciated by those attending this meeting. Ambassador Beatriz Parra González considered the importance of this space to increase and strengthen commercial exchange between both nations.
Finnish solidarity brigade carries out intense agenda in Cuba
This Tuesday the "Victoria de Girón" volunteer work brigade, with members of the Finland-Cuba Friendship Association, officially began its stay in Las Tunas. As part of their first activities, the brigade went to the Provincial Pediatric Hospital where each year they carry out important maintenance and support work with medical supplies donations. In previous days, the members of the Finland-Cuba Association were received by Rigoberto Zarza, Director of Europe of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) and other officials of this institution. From the Cuban Embassy in Finland we accompany the work of the Brigade and wish a happy stay in our homeland to the friends of the Finland-Cuba Association, with our appreciation for their permanent support against the blockade.
Grandson of the Finnish mambí Lieutenant Fabian Fagerman is received at the Cuban Embassy
During a very special meeting, the Ambassador of Cuba, Beatriz Parra González, received Mr. Peter Fagerman, grandnephew of Fabian Fagerman, a Finnish citizen who joined the Liberation Army of Cuba between 1995 and 1998, under the command of Brigadier General Enrique Loynaz del Castillo. In the exchange, the original and perfectly preserved document was shown that reflects the granting of the "Independence Medal" delivered by the then President of the Republic of Cuba, Mario García Menocal, with which Lieutenant Fabian Fagerman is recognized for providing his services in the Cuban War of Independence. The Ambassador invited Sr. Peter to share the story at the upcoming celebration of the 95th Anniversary of the Establishment of Relations between Cuba and Finland, due to its extraordinary relevance for the ties between both nations and their peoples.
Embassy awards recognition to little Cuban-Finnish winner of the "Cuba Va Mí" painting contest
The little Cuban-Finnish girl Ella María Kalliainen received recognition this Saturday for being the winner of the "Cuba Va en Mí" contest organized by the Embassy of Cuba in Finland in the context of the celebration in Cuba of the IV Conference for the Nation and Emigration. Ambassador Beatriz Parra González highlighted that the girl highlighted in her works symbols that unite Cuba and Finland, while erasing all the distances between both countries, which this year celebrates 95 years of the establishment of their bilateral relations.
Finnish friends from Turku received update information on the impact of the blockade to Cuba
It is always a pleasure to return to Turku, on this occasion to attend the meeting of the Asociation Finland-Cuba. Members of Cuban Embassy participated in the presentation of the Cuban film "Inocencia" an opportunity in wich Ambassador Beatriz Parra González talked about the Island history and current events, and also shared updated information related to the effects of the genocide US embargo against our country. The Embassy received a donation of some cleaning and medical supplies destined to our country. Thanks to the friends of Turku for such a nice and important opportunity, and specially for their solidary love to Cuba.