Nelson, April 28. During a visit to this city, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés met with the mayor, H.W Nick Smith, whom he updated on the situation in Cuba and relations with New Zealand.
Both exchanged about the international situation and evaluated ways to promote cultural exchange.
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.
Whanganui, November 19. During a visit to this city, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés had a friendly meeting with Mayor H.W Hamish Mc Douall, with whom he exchanged on the situation in Cuba, the relationship with New Zealand and other topics of interest.
McDouall praised the Cuban film "Inocencia", shown here recently in the framework of the Latin America and Spain Film Festival.
Several ideas for cultural cooperation and the promotion of tourism to Cuba emerged from the meeting.
Nelson, May 3. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés paid a courtesy visit to the Mayor of Nelson, H.W Rachel Reese, with whom he exchanged about Cuba and this beautiful city on the South Island.
Both expressed interest in contributing to greater mutual knowledge between our peoples and agreed to promote cultural exchange in the near future.
Wellington, March 27. An exhibition of photos about Cuba, taken by New Zealand tourists who visited us, was attended by several hundred people during the weekend, as part of the Cuba Dupa Festival, one of the most important in the city.
Diplomats, artists, businessmen, and the general public enjoyed the photos, music, Cuban food, and mojitos, which allowed them to get closer to Cuba in a party atmosphere.
Palmerston, February 27. Responding to an invitation from the mayor of the city, H.W Grant Smith, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended the Festival of Cultures and carried out an intense program on the 26th and 27th.
A visit to Massey University and its research centers, dinner with the Mayor, and the opening ceremony of the festival were some of the main activities.
The Ambassador also made arrangements for the next Latin American and Spanish Film Festival (LASFF), which should open in September.
