Ambassador highlights the impact of the blockade in a meeting with the Vice-President of the Communist Party of Finland
The Ambassador of Cuba, Beatriz Parra González, held a meeting this Wednesday, with Jiri Mantysalo, Vice President of the Communist Party of Finland (SKP according to its acronym in Finnish). In the exchange, the Cuban diplomat updated the partisan leader on current national issues on the Island, indicating the impact of the embargo on the daily life of the people and the scope of Cuba's inclusion on the list of state sponsors of terrorism, the main obstacle for the country's trade with the rest of the world. The Caribbean representative thanked the accompaniment of the SKP in the permanent denunciation against the blockade of Cuba.
Cuba counters human trafficking operations aimed for military recruitment purposes
The Ministry of the Interior has detected and it is working to neutralize and dismantle a human trafficking network that operates from Russia in order to incorporate Cuban citizens living there and even some living in Cuba, into the military forces that participate in military operations in Ukraine. Attempts of this nature have been neutralized and criminal proceedings have been initiated against those involved in these activities. Cuba’s enemies are promoting distorted information that seeks to tarnish the country’s image and present it as an accomplice to these actactions that we firmly reject.
Cuba participates in homage to Heroes of Namibia also from Finland
In a solemn meeting, the Embassy of Namibia in Finland commemorated the Day of the Heroes and Heroines of the Homeland, a space attended by the Ambassador of Cuba, Beatriz Parra González, and accompanied by the distinguished Ambassador H.E. Mr. Charles B. Jobson and other representatives of that African country. During his speech, the Namibian diplomat signified the recent visit of President Miguel Díaz-Canel to his country, his words to the people of Namibia at the ceremony for Heroes' Day and the Namibian Government's recognition of Cuba's participation in the independence of this nation and other African lands. It was also a heartfelt tribute to the Cuban men and women who offered their lives for the independence of Namibia.
Citizenship granted to two Cubans born in Finland
The Cuban Consulate in Finland granted Cuban citizenship to little Carolina and Natalia, both born in this Nordic nation to Cuban parents. The Head of the consular office, Adalberto Ávila Parra, expressed his satisfaction at being able to help Cuban citizens who need support to grant a legal identity to their children, a measure adopted by the Government as part of the attention to the approaches of the Community of Cubans Resident Abroad. During 2023, the Cuban Consulate in Finland has processed and concluded the process of granting Cuban citizenship in favor of three minors born in this European country, daughters of Cuban parents.
Ambassador highlights the impact of the blockade in exchange with authority of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland
The Ambassador of Cuba, Beatriz Parra González, held a meeting with the Reverend Dr. Juha Meriläinen (sr.), Advisor for international issues to the Archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland. During the exchange, the diplomat highlighted the interest in bringing the religious entities of Cuba and Finland closer together, while acknowledging the important performance of the Lutheran Church in the country and in promoting international collaboration projects.The Ambassador signified the scope of the United States blockade in the daily life of the people, a scourge that has been repeatedly denounced by the authorities of the religious institutions and creeds of Cuban civil society.