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Cuban delegation present at the Pacific Islands Forum

Apia, September 4, 2017.- A Cuban delegation headed by the Director-General of bilateral affairs, Gerardo Peñalver Portal, arrived last night in this capital, to take part in the 48th Edition of the Pacific Islands Forum.

The Cuban diplomat kicked off activities Monday morning, being received by CEO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Samoa, Peseta Noumea Simi. Mr. Peñalver Portal expressed appreciation for the warm welcome and acknowledge the excellent organization of this event, which will last until Friday, September 8th.

Cuban artist takes part in mural to be exhibited at Auckland Airport.

Wellington, August 17, 2017. -Thanks to the support of Otahuhu College, Cuban artist Osemivy Ortega is taking part in the creation of a mural that will be displayed at Auckland International Airport.

The work is being prepared at the College of the homonym suburb of Auckland city. This school stands out for its quality in the teaching of the Visual Arts, among whose group of teachers is Malcolm McCallister, also a member of the Cuba Friendship Society.

Cuban Ambassador meets Auckland Deputy Mayor

Auckland, 13 August 2017. -At a meeting held in this city, the Cuban Ambassador, Mario Alzugaray, explained to the Deputy Mayor of Auckland, Bill Cashmore, details on Cuba´s most recent social and economic developments.

Ambassador Alzugaray addressed also the major interests that guide the work of the Embassy of Cuba in Wellington, highlighting the importance attached by his country to New Zealand development experiences, with emphasis in the livestock sector.

Tribute to Fidel on his 91th birthday in New Zealand

Auckland, 13 August 2017. - A ceremony held to honour Fidel Castro´s legacy on his 91st anniversary, took place at the headquarters of Unite Union in this city.

Luis Casares, a Cuban resident in New Zealand and member of the Auckland Cuba Friendship Society (ACFS), kicked off the event, highlighting the struggle for social justice, as one of the fundamental principles that guided the ideas and actions of the leader of the Cuban Revolution, whom he also described as a tireless fighter who has served as an example to the progressive and left wing forces around the world.

Friends of Cuba in India paid tribute Fidel Castro.

New Delhi, August 13, 2017. The Committee of Solidarity with Cuba, in coordination with the Embassy of this country, organized in India an act to honor the leader of the Revolution Fidel Castro Ruz, on the occasion of the 91st anniversary of his birth .

In the emotional meeting, members of solidarity and the Communist Parties of India, recalled the struggle of the Cuban people under the guidance of Fidel and repudiated the permanence of the US blockade against the island.

Information Note on scheduling of consular service during August

This week:

Tuesday, 8 August and Thursday 10 August (only tourist cards)

From 14 to 16 August (closed due to official issues)

From Monday 21st August on all consular services will be resumed at 9:00 hours (From Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 12:00 hours)

The Consulate apologizes in advance for the inconvenience this rescheduling of service may cause.

Concluded the visit of the Cuban official delegation to Rouhani’s investiture

The official Cuban delegation invited to the inauguration of President Hassan Rouhani in his second term and headed by Vice-President of the Council of Ministers, Ulises Rosales del Toro, successfully concluded his stay in Tehran.

 

The delegation was present in the afternoon of Saturday August 5th, at this ceremony, where the Iranian president swore his position and gave the corresponding investiture speech, affirming that the Persian nation will continue a balanced and integral commitment with the world during the next four years of his government.

 

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