India, February 22, 2016. The Joint Secretary of Latin America and Caribbean Division at the Ministry of External Affairs of India, Mr. Ashok Das, received the Cuban ambassador in this country Oscar I. Martinez Cordovés.

During the cordial meeting, both diplomats assessed the issues and areas where there are opportunities to move forward the ties of cooperation for the development of bilateral relations.

The Heads of State and Government of Latin America and the Caribbean, gathered in Quito, Ecuador, on occasion of the 4th Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), on January 27th, 2016:

Wellington, February 15, 2016. In a brief meeting with the Ambassador of Cuba, Mario Alzugaray, Kiribati President Anote Tong, praised the cooperation that Cuba develops with the Pacific Islands, in particular the scholarships for medical studies provided to young i-Kiribati in universities across the Caribbean island, as well as the work of Cuban doctors in this nation and its impact on the improvement of its health indicators.

The Honorable Ronald Jones, Minister of Education, Science and Innovation Barbados, led a delegation that visited Cuba between 15 and 19 February to attend the International X Congress "University-2016" and make both a bilateral exchange with maximum Cuban educational authorities. He was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, June Chandler, the Director of Technical Education, Dr. Patrick Rowe, Director General Karen Best Education and Dr.

New Delhi, February 10, 2016. In coordination with the Embassy of Cuba, the public school in India that is named after José Martí celebrated the 163 anniversary of his birth with a political-cultural gala attended  by H.E. Mr. Oscar Martinez Cordovés, Ambassador of Cuba and Mrs. Parmila Tokas, a member of the Indian Parliament as guests of honor.

Wellington, February 10, 2016. At his offices in Parliament House, the Right Honourable David Carter, Speaker of the House, received on a courtesy call the Ambassador of Cuba, H.E. Mr. Mario Alzugaray, occasion in which both exchanged cordially on various topics, highlighting the interest of each side in further promoting relations between the two countries.

The Governor General of New Zealand, The Right Hon. Sir Jerry Mateparae, expressed satisfaction with the good moment in relations with Cuba and confirmed the interest of his country in increasing bilateral ties. His remarks took place during a brief meeting with the Ambassador of Cuba, Mario Alzugaray, on the occasion of the commemoration of Waitangi Day.

New Delhi, February 3, 2016.- The President of India, H.E. Mr. Pranab Mukherjee today received the Credentials Letters of H.E. Mr. Oscar I. Martinez Cordovés as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Cuba to this country of Southeast Asia.

THE BAHAMAS, January 31, 2016.- The Ambassador of Cuba in The Bahamas Ismara Vargas Walter,  attended as a special guest at a Round Table Conference for businessmen and private investors, held in the Caribbean country.

The meeting, held at the Lyford Cay Club and organized by the DELTEC group was part of interesting presentations on the investments made today in various fields of technology, robotics, space industry, as well as an update of the current world market situation and areas with high yield potential for private investors.