#GOBERNADORA GENERAL

Nov

28

2023

Governor General Receives Ambassador of Cuba.

Wellington, November 28. The Governor General of New Zealand, Right Honorable Dame Cindy Kiro, and her husband Doctor Richard Davies, received Ambassador Edgardo Valdés and his wife Dalila Vázquez on a courtesy visit to say goodbye.

At the Government House, they talked about the stay of both diplomats in New Zealand, bilateral relations, and Cuba's education and health systems, among other topics.

The Governor General and her husband were invited to visit Cuba and as part of the gift exchange, they received a photo book of Havana.

Jun

24

2022

Cuban Ambassador attends a celebration for the Maori New Year.

Wellington, June 24. At the invitation of the Right Honorable Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand, and Dr. Richard Davis, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés and his wife Dalila Vázquez attended a dinner at Government House to celebrate Matariki, the Maori New Year, which for the first time is an official holiday.

During the event, they talked extensively about Cuba and its health system, about which Dr. Davies has extensive knowledge.

The Ambassador expressed that the Governor-General and her husband will be very welcome in Cuba, a country that they both wish to visit.