Cuban Ambassador meets with Director of CAPE-LATAM.
Wellington, August 18. The Cuban ambassador, Edgardo Valdés, received Mathew O´Meagher, Director of the Latin American chapter of the Asia-Pacific Center for Excellence (CAPE-LATAM) of New Zealand at the Embassy.
In a friendly atmosphere, they evaluated possible actions to, despite the complex world epidemiological situation, contribute to a better understanding of Cuba and Latin America in New Zealand.
Promoting informational events, publication of articles, academic exchanges and other forms of cooperation are in the plans.
Wellington Mayor visits the Cuban Embassy.
Wellington, August 7.- H.E Andy Foster, Mayor of Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, visited the Cuban Embassy today for a fraternal meeting with the Latin American Ambassadors.
It was a great opportunity to jointly evaluate future cultural actions aimed at expanding the knowledge of the city's inhabitants about our countries and cultures.
An exhibition of photos about Cuba and a Latin American cultural festival among the ideas to materialize soon.
Cuba joins Cook Islands in celebrating its National Day.
Wellington, August 5- Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz congratulated the government and people of the Cook Islands on the occasion of their national holiday. In his message, he confirmed "the will to further expand the ties of friendship and cooperation between our countries."
In Wellington, Cuban Ambassador Edgardo Valdés joined His Excellency Elizabeth Wright Koteka, High Commissioner for the Cook Islands in New Zealand, to celebrate 55 years of Cook Islands self-government.
Friends of Cuba protested against the blockade in front of the United States Embassy.
Wellington, July 26- Convened by the New Zealand-Cuba Friendship Society, a protest was held in Wellington on July 26 before the United States Embassy, in which participated members of the Society, union leaders, communist activists and other friends of Cuba.
The protesters demanded an end to the blockade against Cuba and asked the New Zealand government to take a more active position in this regard, beyond supporting each year our resolution at the United Nations. There were also signs of solidarity with Venezuela.
Friendly celebration of July 26 in New Zealand.
Auckland, July 25
Organized by the Auckland group of the New Zealand-Cuba Friendship Society, in coordination with the Cuban Embassy, on Saturday, July 25, the photographic exhibition "Cuba through kiwi eyes" was inaugurated at the Ellen Melville Center of that city. Next, a public meeting was held, in which the Ambassador and the First Secretary, Dalila Vázquez, thanked the solidarity towards the island and updated those present on the situation in Cuba and the effects of the blockade.