Cuba and Latvia Hold Inter-Ministerial Political Consultations
The Cuban Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Elio Rodríguez Perdomo, and the Undersecretary of State, Political Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, H.E. Mr. Andžejs Vilumsons, presided over, on Monday morning, the Inter-Ministerial Political Consultations between the two countries. During the meeting, both delegations reviewed the state of political-diplomatic relations and the cultural and economic-commercial ties between Latvia and Cuba.
Works by José Martí and Nicolás Guillén available in multilingual libraries in Finland
In the context of the inauguration of the "Kolibrí" Cultural Festival, the Embassy of Cuba donated copies of the book "The Golden Age" by José Martí and the Complete Works of Nicolás Guillén to the multilingual library system from Finland. In her words, the Cuban Ambassador, Beatriz Parra González, thanked the possibility of sharing the literature created by the Most Universal of Cubans and the National Poet of Cuba, with the Spanish-speaking community residing in Finland, in particular with children and young people. . He also highlighted the importance of reading promotion programs and the importance of The Golden Age for the formation of values in the young generations.
President of Latvia received the Credentials of the Ambassador of Cuba
The President of the Republic of Latvia, H.E. Mr. Egils Levits, received this Friday the Credentials of Beatriz Parra González, as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba in this country, concurrent from the Republic of Finland. The solemn ceremony took place at the Riga Castle, seat of the government of this country, where the Cuban Ambassador also presented her greetings to the Latvian Head of State.
Cuba strengthens its relations with Latvia
Cuban Ambassador Beatriz Parra presented this Friday the credentials to the President of the Republic of Latvia, Egils Levits, accrediting her as concurrent Head of Mission in Latvia whose authorities wish to cultivate friendly and beneficial relations with the Island. In statements to Prensa Latina, the ambassador based in Helsinki, Finland, commented that the stay in Riga was very positive, in particular her cordial meeting with the dignitary Levits, who was interested in Cuban news. In a conversation after the protocol ceremony, the diplomat explained to the head of state the negative effects generated by the economic, commercial and financial blockade of the United States government on the island. Likewise, they discussed bilateral ties, a subject in which both interlocutors agreed that they can be expanded.
Vice President of the Parliament of Latvia receives the Ambassador of Cuba
The Vice President of the Latvian Parliament, Dagmara Beitnere-Le Galla, received this Friday the Ambassador of Cuba, Beatriz Parra González, accredited in this capital from Finland. During the exchange, the Cuban diplomat shared information on national news, in particular on the impact of the US blockade on daily life and the upcoming legislative referendum to decide on the new Family Code.