Friendship Society in Wellington values new actions of solidarity with Cuba and against the blockade
Wellington. – As part of her visit to New Zealand, Leima Martínez Freire, director of Asia and Oceania at the Cuban Institute for Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP for its Spanish acronym), convened a meeting with members of the Cuba Friendship Society in Wellington and exchanged on diverse topics, such as Cuban current affairs, its foreign policy and other international matters.
Friendship Society in Auckland confirms solidarity with Cuba
Auckland. -In a meeting held in this city, Leima Martínez Freire, director of Asia and Oceania at the Cuban Institute for Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP for its Spanish acronym), held an intense and valuable exchange with members of the Cuba Friendship Society in Auckland, as part of her visit to New Zealand from April 1 to 3, addressing among other topics the impact of the US embargo, relations between Cuba and the United States, and Cuba's position on the situation in Venezuela.
Cuban diplomats take part in National Remembrance Services to honour the victims of the Christchurch attacks
Wellington.-Cuban Ambassador Mario Alzugaray participated in the National Remembrance Service to honour the victims of Christchurchs terrorist attack on two local mosques.
The event, chaired by Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, took place in Hagley Park and was attended by the Heads of Mission of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to New Zealand. It Was broadcast simultaneously in several cities where similar events were organized, as in the case of Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin.
Cuba and New Zealand celebrate 20 years of diplomatic relations
Wellington, March 28, 2019.- The opening of the photo exhibition, "Cuba through Kiwi eyes", served as the core event to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and New Zealand.
During the inauguration, Cuban Ambassador Mario Alzugaray highlighted the importance that Cuba attaches to links with New Zealand, as an example in the relationship between two small and distant nations that have managed to maintain reciprocal attention, with practical results in bilateral cooperation and in matters of mutual interest.
Geoff Marsland on Cuba, Business & Life
Come hear the inimitable Geoff Marsland, Coffee Baron, Cubanista, and Kiwi extraordinaire share his stories about doing business in Cuba and Latin America. This will be an unmissable, fast-paced and interactive session – sure to be full of surprises and sage advice.
Brought to you by the Latin America Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence, the Embassy of Cuba in New Zealand, Havana Coffee Works, and Victoria University of Wellington. Proudly delivered in celebration of 20 years of diplomatic relations between Cuba and New Zealand and of Havana Coffee Works’ 30th birthday.