Presentation on Cuba at Rebus Club of Upper Hutt meeting.
Upper Hutt, May 17. Invited by the board of directors of the Rebus Club of this city, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés virtually presented an exhibition of 80 photos of Cuba before a large group of members of that institution.
In addition, he gave a lecture on various aspects of life in Cuba, foreign policy, and relations with New Zealand, among other aspects; after which he answered multiple questions on the most varied topics.
The attendees showed a genuine interest in learning about Cuba, and some shared their personal or family experiences during trips to the island.
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.