Friends of Cuba in Oamaru condemn economic war and US blockade
Oamaru, July 17th, 2019. During his visit to this city, Ambassador Mario Alzugaray Rodríguez held a meeting with friends of Cuba, who condemned the aggressive escalation and the economic war of the United States government against the Greater Antilles. They also expressed their rejection of the economic, commercial and financial blockade that for 60 years has been imposed on the Island, confirming their solidarity and support to the Cuban people.
Cuban Ambassador explains the impact and scope of the United States blockade at a conference offered at the University of Canterbury.
Christchurch, July 15th 2019. Cuban Ambassador, Mario Alzugaray, gave a lecture at the University of Canterbury, in which he addressed, among other topics, Cuba's vision regarding the situation in Latin America, the aggressive escalation of the US government towards the Island and other issues on the international agenda.
Young kiwis representing Cuba at Model United Nations New Zealand visit the Embassy
Wellington, July 4th, 2019. Cuban diplomats received at the Embassy headquarters, Thomas Pope-Kerr and Nicole Ambua, young New Zealanders who will represent Cuba in the Model United Nations New Zealand, an event that counts every year with the participation of more than 200 delegates from all around Aotearoa and in this edition will take place from July 4th to 7th at Victoria University of Wellington.
Cuban diplomat explains the impact and scope of US embargo to students of the University of Canterbury
Wellington, June 26th, 2019. Organized by the University of Canterbury and the Embassy of Cuba, Chargé d'Affaires ai Saimin Fis Abad held a fruitful exchange on topics of the international agenda with postgraduate students of this university, who are doing the master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy.
New Zealand Government confirms opposition to Blockade
The following is press release by the Cuba Friendship Society in Aotearoa New Zealand, regarding an exchange with Vice-premier and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, after the escalation on the economic war of the US against Cuba.
Cuba has the right to preserve its sovereignty and independence
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has reaffirmed the New Zealand government’s opposition to the illegal blockade of Cuba.