New works are inaugurated on Cuba Street in Palmerston North.
Palmerston North, May 11. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés and Consul Dalila Vázquez visited this city at the invitation of Mayor Grant Smith, to inaugurate remodeling works on Cuba Street.
Authorities, the city press, construction contractors, local businessmen, and residents participated in the public act.
The Ambassador spoke to the attendees and attended a dinner with the mayor and other authorities, on which occasion they discussed the preparations for the Latin American and Spanish Film Festival (LASFF), which Cuba is responsible for organizing in that city in September.
Cuban officials attend a reception offered by the Foreign Minister.
Wellington, May 3. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés and his wife, Consul Dalila Vázquez, attended the reception offered to the Diplomatic Corps by the Foreign Minister, Honorable Nanaia Mahuta.
At the event, held at Parliament House, Mahuta gave a useful update on New Zealand's foreign policy to those present.
On behalf of the diplomats, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, H.E Ahmad Alwehaib, Ambassador of Kuwait, thanked her for the opportunity.
After the speeches, the head of New Zealand diplomacy exchanged informally with the attendees.
Visit with Nelson Mayor H.W Nick Smith.
Nelson, April 28. During a visit to this city, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés met with the mayor, H.W Nick Smith, whom he updated on the situation in Cuba and relations with New Zealand.
Both exchanged about the international situation and evaluated ways to promote cultural exchange.
Cuban night in Christchurch.
Christchurch, April 25. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés and Consul Dalila Vázquez met with Cuban residents in this city, in a Cuban family night.
In addition to exchanging about Cuba, those present enjoyed traditional Cuban food and good music from our country.
We appreciate the hospitality of our compatriots.
The soccer team of the Diplomatic Corps continues undefeated.
Wellington, April 23. The soccer team of the Diplomatic Corps, made up of diplomats and family members, under the direction of the Cuban ambassador, defeated the Hutt City Council team.
With this victory, they managed to keep the trophy obtained last year.
The friendly match was an excellent opportunity to share and promote the practice of sports among diplomats and local officials.