Cuban Ambassador talks with Prime Minister of the Cook Islands.

Wellington, March 30. On the occasion of the visit to New Zealand of the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, the Honorable Mark Brown, the Cuban Ambassador Edgardo Valdés had the opportunity to speak with him on two occasions.

Brown recognized Cuba's support in preparing doctors for his country, and the Ambassador confirmed our willingness to continue and expand our cooperation in areas such as health, civil defense, and environmental protection.

Cuba and the Cook Islands have had diplomatic relations since 2002 and a fruitful exchange in the context of the Pacific Islands Forum.