#Relaciones Bilaterales

Feb

05

2023

Cuban Ambassador meets new Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Waitangi, February 5. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés spoke briefly with the new Prime Minister, the Right Honorable Chris Hipkins, at the conclusion of the military ceremony for Waitangi Day.

Hipkins expressed satisfaction with the meeting and highlighted his desire to visit Cuba.

For his part, the Cuban diplomat congratulated the president, wished him success in his job, and expressed that he will be welcome on the island at any time.

Dec

13

2022

Friendly meeting with the speaker of Parliament.

Wellington, December 13. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended the end-of-the-year reception offered by the speaker of Parliament, the Right Honorable Adrian Rurawhe.

In a friendly conversation, the New Zealand parliamentarian said he was informed about Cuba and was invited to visit us when conditions allow.

Nov

04

2022

Cuban Ambassador attends the Labor Party Annual Conference.

Auckland, November 4. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended the Labor Party Annual Conference as a guest, where he spoke with party leaders and government ministers on issues of mutual interest.

The event, held at the Due Drop Events Centre, was opened by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Oct

25

2022

Meeting of the Ambassador with the new mayor of Wellington.

Wellington, October 25. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended the reception honoring outgoing Mayor Andy Foster, who served the city for 30 years and developed a close relationship with the diplomatic community and the Cuban Embassy.

On that occasion, he spoke with the new mayor, Tory Whanau, whom he wished success in her important mission.

Whanau expressed her interest in visiting Cuba, and in strengthening ties with the accredited Diplomatic Corps.

Oct

15

2022

Celebration of Cuban Culture Day in New Zealand.

Wellington, October 15. On October 20, Cuba celebrates its Culture Day, to commemorate the first time the National Anthem was sung, in 1868, at the beginning of our wars of independence.

The Embassy in New Zealand has been posting messages from filmmakers, poets, and dance teachers, among other admirers of our culture and friends of Cuba, on its social networks.

A special place occupies the interpretation of our National Anthem by the young student Larainah Tapelu, who learned it especially for this occasion.

Sep

26

2022

Ambassador of Cuba participates in the State Memorial Service in honor of H.M Queen Elizabeth II.

Wellington, September 26. Ambassador Edgardo Valdes attended on behalf of Cuba, the State Memorial Service for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in this city.

Presided over by the Governor General, the Right Honorable Dame Cindy Kiro, and the Right Honorable Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister, a service was held in the Cathedral, followed by a reception in Parliament.

Sep

11

2022

Cuban ambassador participates in accession ceremony in New Zealand.

Wellington September 11. At the invitation of the Prime Minister, The Right Honorable Jacinda Ardern, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended the Accession Ceremony in Parliament, in which New Zealand officially recognized H.M. King Charles III as it's Sovereign and Head of State.

Members of the Government, Parliament, the Diplomatic Corps, and the general public accompanied the Governor General and the Prime Minister at this historic moment.

Sep

05

2022

Cuban diplomats visit Te Ohaaki Marae.

Waikato, September 5. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés and Consul Dalila Vázquez visited Te Ohaaki Marae, where they met with tribal leader Tuku Morgan and other leaders to evaluate possible forms of cooperation, mainly in the field of health.

The diplomats participated in a traditional Maori welcome, visited the museum, and exchanged extensively on the history and reality of Cuba and the Maori communities.

Aug

31

2022

Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta met with Latin American ambassadors.

Wellington, August 31. New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honorable Nanaia Mahuta, participated in a working lunch with the Latin American Ambassadors, accompanied by Minister Honorable Meka Whaitiri, and senior officials from the local Foreign Ministry.

On behalf of the GRULAC ambassadors, the Cuban ambassador Edgardo Valdés thanked her for the opportunity to exchange on ways to strengthen and diversify relations between New Zealand and the countries of our region.

Aug

31

2022

Cuba and Cook Islands celebrate 20 years of diplomatic relations.

Wellington, August 31. A reception was held at the Cuban embassy to celebrate 20 years of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the Cook Islands.

Members of Parliament and the Diplomatic Corps attended and enjoyed the performance of the well-known singer Caii-Michele.

The High Commissioner for the Cook Islands, H.E. Elizabeth Wright-Koteka, and Ambassador Edgardo Valdés highlighted the cooperation between the two countries as an example of what two small islands can achieve by working together.

#Relaciones Bilaterales

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