Díaz-Canel signs Book of Condolences at the Namibian embassy
"With deep regret we received the sad news of the death of one of the best friends of the Cuban Revolution, HE Dr. Sam Nujoma", wrote Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, in the Book of Condolences opened at the Namibian embassy in Havana. The Presidency reported that the president expressed, on behalf of the Cuban Government and people, "the most heartfelt condolences for the physical loss of the founding father and first president of the sister Republic of Namibia, to his people and government, which we extend to his family and friends".
Official and National Mourning in Cuba after His Excellency Dr. Sam Nujoma, Founding Father and first President of the sister Republic of Namibia, has passed away
With deep regret, our people have learned of the death of our dear friend of Cuba, His Excellency Dr. Sam Nujoma, Founding Father and first President of the sister Republic of Namibia. He showed throughout his life a special affection for Cuba and support for the Cuban Revolution, from the stage in which he led the heroic Namibian people in the struggle for independence, and later, when he assumed the highest leadership of his nascent independent State, and also as an African leader, a symbol of firmness and defense of just causes. The Cuban Party, Government and people extend their most heartfelt condolences to the people and Government of the sister Republic of Namibia, and to family and friends. For this reason, Official Mourning is declared from 6:00 a.m. on February 10 until 12:00 midnight on February 11, 2025, and National Mourning on February 12, 2025, from 6:00 a.m. until 12 midnight.
Cuba participates in Tourism Fair in Latvia
Cuba participated in the Tourism Fair in Latvia, held in Riga between February 7-9, with a wide presence of tourism promoters from the Nordics and Baltics states. The Concellor of tourism for the Nordic countries, Eddy Santos, held several meetings in B2B and professional sessions. Cuba seeks to continue the rapprochement and joint actions with operators in the area to increase the tourist flow in the area.
Cuba offers warm welcome to Iran in Helsinki
Ambassador Mrs. Beatriz Parra González had the pleasure to receive a courtesy visit of HE Mr. Javad Aghazadeh, Ambassador of Iran, to whom she convey congratulations upon his recent accreditation in Finland. Cuban diplomat took the opportunity to thanked Iran for its historic support to Cuba against the US blockade. Ambassador Parra wished HE Aghazadeh success in his new duties, assuring him Cuba's support also from Finland.
Renowned Finnish company "Kebab Perniö" approaches Cuba
Ambassador Beatriz Parra González held a cordial meeting this Thursday with Mr. Rizah Veseli, CEO of the company "Kebab Perniö", a factory of homemade kebabs made with fresh ingredients, a pioneering industry in Finland. During the exchange, the Cuban diplomat learned about the main products produced and promoted by "Kebab Perniö", recognized nationally for the quality of its food products. Both parties discussed business opportunities in Cuba and the possibility of participating in the Havana International Fair next November, the main commercial event in the Island. Also participating in the meeting on behalf of Finland was Mr. Eugen Moldovan, Commercial and Supply Director of "Kebab Perniö".