The visit performed by the delegation of the Ministry of Justice of Cuba to Vienna composed of Dr. Claudio Ramos Borrego, Director of International Relations and Dr. Yudit Nápoles la O, Director of Criminal Matters provided a new impetus to the excellent bonds of cooperation traditionally maintained between the Ministries of Justice of both countries.
Compatriots,
The historical memory and the Latin American duty bring us once again to pay tribute to one of the most universal men, poets, thinkers, and revolutionaries: José Martí. In this occasion, we do it at the forthcoming 165th anniversary of his birth this 28 January.
With the presence of the Ambassador of Cuba to Austria, Juan Antonio Fernández Palacios and a wide audience of Austrian friends and the staff of the Embassy of Cuba in this country, it was celebrated the traditional commemoration of the Anniversary of the Triumph of the Revolution in the headquarters of ÖKG, the Austria-Cuba Friendship Association. This time the commemorative activity also coincided with the 59th anniversary of the entry of Fidel into Havana accompanied by the victory caravan.
We inform all our users that due to reasons of force majeure which include Consul Roberto Vizcaíno´s temporary absence, the Consulate of the Republic of Cuba in Vienna will ONLY sell tourist cards in December 2017. All consular services will be resumed in January 2018.
Seventh session of the Conference of the states parties to the united nations convention against corruption.
Vienna, 6 to 10 November 2017
Comrades,
I appreciate the invitation the Austrian Trade-union Confederation (ÖGB) and particularly, Marcus Ströhmeier and Sabine Stelczenmayr have extended to me on the occasion of the inauguration of an exhibit devoted to the Cuban Trade Union. I welcome the presence of the veteran comrade Gilda Chacón Bravo from the Division of International Relations of the Cuban Trade Union who is participating as a panellist in this meeting.
Mr. President,
I want to express my satisfaction at the holding of this meeting that allow us to state our views on issues that shall be debated in the 2020 Review Conference of the Treatment on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
The 13th European Business and Investment Forum (Iconvienna 2017) was held in the Federal Economic Chamber of Vienna. There were presented the business opportunities in Latin American and the Caribbean in the margins of the event. Likewise, Cuba´s foreign investment opportunities, essentially, in Mariel Special Development Zone as well as in the renewable energy sector and some other prioritized areas were highlighted.
Ars Longa, the Cuba´s Musical Group, was welcomed in Austria during their performance at Konzerthaus Theater.
During its participation in the Resonanze Festival of Ancient Music, the Cuban group captured the hearts of the audience that openly showed their enthusiasm for the colorful and harmonious presentation, stated by an statement from the Cuban Embassy to Austria .
