Cuba in New Zealand

Young Cubans visit New Zealand.

Auckland, August 1. At the invitation of Cuba solidarity groups in New Zealand, two young Cubans will visit Auckland from August 2-5.

Marianniz Díaz, a scientist at the Center for Molecular Immunology, and Ivan Barreto, an official at the Cuban Institute for Friendship with the Peoples will carry out an extensive program of meetings and public events that include contacts with unions, scientists, academics, solidarity groups and officials from the local Foreign Ministry.

Cuban Ambassador attends ceremony in Parliament.

Wellington, July 27. At dawn today, at the invitation of the Speaker of Parliament, the Right Honorable Adrian Rurawhe, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended the ceremony to unveil Te Kāhui Mōuri (the clan of vitality).

This work acknowledges Parliament's commitment to a genuine partnership between Maori and the Crown.

During the event, the ambassador exchanged with the speaker, Foreign Minister  Honorable Nanaia Mahuta and other authorities.

Celebration of National Rebellion Day at the Embassy.

Wellington, July 24. To celebrate National Rebellion Day, a night of Cuban cinema and a meeting with friends of Cuba took place at the Embassy, ​​with the participation of all Cuban personnel.

Ambassador Edgardo Valdés made a brief presentation on the history and importance of July 26 and the film "Ciudad en Rojo", about the insurrectionary struggle in Santiago de Cuba, was shown.

Later, union leaders, young people from the Communist Party, social workers, artists, and friends in general shared ideas about the film, the Cuban Revolution, and the international situation.

Speech by President Diaz-Canel at the III EU/CELAC Summit.

Brussels, July 18. President Miguel Diaz-Canel spoke on behalf of Cuba at the III European Union/Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit and expressed: "...I firmly believe that we can and must build better relations: fairer, more balanced, supportive and cooperative to improve the life of our peoples.

Latin America and the Caribbean is no longer the backyard of the United States. Nor are we former colonies that require advice, nor will we accept being treated as mere suppliers of raw materials.

Ambassador attends the celebration of Matariki and the Women's Soccer Cup.

Wellington, July 13. At the invitation of the mayor of this city, H.W Tory Whanau, ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended the celebration of the Maori New Year (Matariki) and a promotional event for the Women's Soccer World Cup.

In the presence of other local authorities, parliamentarians, and members of the diplomatic corps, Whanau highlighted the importance of Matariki in Maori culture and called for support for the soccer tournament that begins on the 20th, as a way of promoting equal treatment for women. in this and other spheres.

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