Wellington, June 12. Members of solidarity groups with Cuba visited the Embassy this Sunday to share ideas and coordinate future actions, including the celebration of July 26.
Together with union activists and others who have been involved in solidarity for years, we enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
The Ambassador updated them on the situation in Cuba and we exchanged on the international situation.
Regarding the announcement, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío have said: "It remains to be seen what the regulations are by which the announced measures are going to be implemented, which may take days or months.
Wellington, April 25. In the company of other members of the Diplomatic Corps and local authorities, among other attendees, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended the official ceremony for ANZAC Day, a New Zealand national date that pays tribute to "the contribution and suffering of those who have served".
At the ceremony, attended by the Governor General, Her Excellency the Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, the Ambassador laid a wreath on behalf of the Government and people of Cuba.
Wellington, April 22. Sponsored by the Caribbean Council, the "Second Annual Cuba/New Zealand Dialogue" was held at the Cuban Embassy.
The President of the Council, Karim Dickie, gave the opening remarks, after which Ambassador Edgardo Valdés recalled the importance of the Victory of Girón (Bay of Pigs) in the history of Cuba and addressed the internal situation of the island, relations with the United States, links with New Zealand and business and investment opportunities in Cuba, in addition to other aspects of the international scene.
Wellington, April 19. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés and First Secretary Dalila Vázquez met at the Embassy with Liz Remmerswaal, Vice President of "World Beyond War", who visited us with her husband.
We had an interesting exchange on the international situation and cooperation in defense of peace between Cuban and New Zealand organizations.
We established avenues for cooperation between ICAP and "World Beyond War", an organization dedicated to the search for peace.
Wellington, April 12. Ambassador Edgardo Valdes received at the Cuban residence the former Minister of Disarmament, Matt Robson, a good friend of Cuba and an active member of the solidarity movement.
They exchanged on the international situation and possible ways to strengthen the relationship between New Zealand and Cuba.
Wellington, March 7. From today the Embassy resumes its activities, including consular services.
Our address is 11 Baroda Street, Khandallah, Wellington 6035, and telephone +64 4 479 5294.
Wellington, December 7. A joint celebration organized between the Cuban Embassy and the High Commissioner of the Cook Islands, H.E. Elizabeth Wright-Koteka, marked 19 years of friendly diplomatic relations between the two countries.
In the presence of Ambassadors and High Commissioners from the Pacific and Latin America, as well as representatives of the local Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Cuban Ambassador reiterated Cuba's willingness to continue cooperating with the islands.
Wellington, December 3. Friends of Cuba in Wellington attended a party at the Embassy to celebrate the return to normality after a year of great difficulties, in which there was no lack of support for the Revolution.
The Ambassador thanked those present, and through them all the friends who in New Zealand support our cause.
Representatives from unions, the Communist Party, cultural projects, and academic institutions shared ideas and a pleasant evening with lots of music and dancing.
New Plymouth, November 22. During a visit to the city, the Cuban Ambassador met with Neil Holdon, Mayor of New Plymouth, whom he updated on the situation in Cuba and other topics of interest.
The two exchanged ideas to promote cultural exchange, and the Ambassador was invited to the next Womad festival, one of the main cultural events in the country.
