Cuban President calls to democratize the UN.
Havana, September 22. In his speech to the UN General Assembly, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said: “It is urgent to reform the UN. This powerful organization, which emerged after the loss of millions of lives in two world wars and as a result of a world understanding of the importance of dialogue, negotiation, cooperation and international law, must not postpone any further its updating and democratization. Today´s world needs the UN just as the one where it came into being did.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba intervened at the High Level Meeting of the UNGA.
Havana, September 21, 2020. In his speech at the UNGA High-Level Meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, said: “ The irresponsible conduct of the United States is the greatest danger to international peace and security.
Cuban Ambassador promotes greater knowledge of Cuba and the Caribbean in New Zealand.
Wellington, September 15. Cuban Ambassador Edgardo Valdes had an extensive and interesting exchange with Karim Dickie, President of the Wellington section of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) and Executive Director of the Caribbean Council.
They talked about Cuba, the Caribbean and their relationship with New Zealand.
Both agreed to work together for a better understanding of these issues and to disseminate business and investment opportunities in Cuba.
Cuban Ambassador visits the city of Whanganui
New Zealand,September 6.-Cuban Ambassador Edgardo Valdés visited the city of Whanganui, where he held a fraternal meeting with Mayor Hamish McDouall. They talked about the possible cultural exchange between that city and Cuba, and agreed to work together to bring to Whanganui the photographic exhibition "Cuba through kiwi eyes", an excellent set of photos of the island taken by New Zealand tourists.
The Cuban Ambassador was also interested in efficient agricultural production in that fertile region.