Ambassador of Cuba attends the State Opening of Parliament.
Wellington, December 6. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended the official opening ceremony of the 54th Parliament of New Zealand, on which occasion he greeted the Governor General, the new Prime Minister, and the Speaker.
The Cuban diplomat also spoke with the Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Winston Peters.
The Ambassador reiterated to local authorities Cuba's willingness to strengthen our ties with New Zealand.
During the ceremony, the Governor General read the speech prepared by the Prime Minister, in which he set out his government's priorities.
Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Havana, December 2nd.“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejects in the strongest terms the slanderous reference against Cuba by the United States Department of State, in its most recent report on terrorism, corresponding to the year 2022, released on November 30, 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.
Diplomatic Crops bids farewell to the Cuban Ambassador.
Wellington, November 23rd. With a reception at the Wellington Club organized by the Dean, the Diplomatic Corps accredited in New Zealand said goodbye to the Ambassador of Cuba, Edgardo Valdés, and his wife, First Secretary Dalila Vázquez, who will finish their mission soon.
The Dean briefly recounted the Ambassador's career and highlighted the way in which both Cuban officials integrated into the diplomatic community.
The Ambassador thanked his colleagues for their support and friendship and praised the beauties of New Zealand and the kindness of its inhabitants.
Cuba at the Pacific Islands Forum Summit.
Rarotonga, November 6-10. A delegation from Cuba, chaired by the Vice Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment, Adianez Taboada, attended the 52nd Leaders' Meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum that took place in the Cook Islands.
The Cuban delegation also made up of the director of Asia and Oceania of the Foreign Ministry, Ariel Lorenzo, and the Cuban ambassador to the Cook Islands, Edgardo Valdés, held numerous meetings with Prime Ministers, foreign ministers, and other high-ranking personalities in attendance.