#Relaciones Bilaterales

Wellington, October 6. The New Zealand Foreign Ministry appointed Sara Meymand as the new Ambassador to Cuba, with residence in Mexico.

Meymand is a young and talented diplomat, specialist in business negotiations.

Cuba has already granted its approval and we hope to work together to promote our good bilateral relations.

Cuba and New Zealand also have broad coincidences on important issues on the international agenda.

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.

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, 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.