Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee at New Zealand Parliament favours greater links with Cuba
Wellington, May 10th, 2016.-The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee at New Zealand Parliament, Mark Mitchell, expressed his interest in Cuba and his willingness to boost ties between the two countries. During a meeting held at Parliament House with the Ambassador of Cuba, Mario Alzugaray, New Zealand politician also express his favourable approach in promoting an exchange with the members of the Committee he leads, in order to learn about the current status of the Caribbean island and examine opportunities for the development of bilateral relations.
Trade unions and social groups in New Zealand shows interest in Cuban experience
Blackball, 1st of may 2016.- On the occasion May Day celebration and as part of a seminar to discuss the prospects for development in the mining area of the West Coast, social and trade union groups showed its appreciation for the consultation mechanisms established in Cuba, as part of the process of implementation of major economic and social policies.
Cuba Friendship Society in Wellington restates demand to complete lifting of the US blockade
Visit of the ICAP official to New Zealand strengthens solidarity with Cuba.
Wellington, April 27th 2016.- During a meeting held yesterday with visiting ICAP official Yexenia Calzado to New Zealand, members of Cuba Friendship Society in Wellington have ratified their solidarity commitment with Cuba, stressing the need for increased actions linked to the demand of a complete lifting of the United States blockade.
Minister for Local Government expresses appreciation for Cuba´s cooperation in the Pacific region
Wellington, 13 April 2016.-In a meeting held this morning at the Beehive, the Minister for Local Government, Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, expressed to the Ambassador of Cuba, Mario Alzugaray, his appreciation for Cuba´s cooperation projects with the Pacific Islands. Also in charge of the ministries of the Pacific People and Ethnic Communities, Lotu-Iiga confirmed he was aware of the experience of some Pacific Islands young fellows, who graduated from medical careers in Cuba and the valuable contribution made to raise the standard of health services in their countries.
New Zealand Foreign Minister confirms interest in increasing ties with Cuba
Wellington, April 12, 2016.- At a meeting held in this capital at the Beehive with the Ambassador of Cuba, Mario Alzugaray, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Hon. Murray McCully, advocated for increased links and exchanges between the two countries.