#Relaciones Bilaterales

Governor General Receives Ambassador of Cuba.

Wellington, November 28. The Governor General of New Zealand, Right Honorable Dame Cindy Kiro, and her husband Doctor Richard Davies, received Ambassador Edgardo Valdés and his wife Dalila Vázquez on a courtesy visit to say goodbye.

At the Government House, they talked about the stay of both diplomats in New Zealand, bilateral relations, and Cuba's education and health systems, among other topics.

The Governor General and her husband were invited to visit Cuba and as part of the gift exchange, they received a photo book of Havana.

Diplomatic Crops bids farewell to the Cuban Ambassador.

Wellington, November 23rd. With a reception at the Wellington Club organized by the Dean, the Diplomatic Corps accredited in New Zealand said goodbye to the Ambassador of Cuba, Edgardo Valdés, and his wife, First Secretary Dalila Vázquez, who will finish their mission soon.

The Dean briefly recounted the Ambassador's career and highlighted the way in which both Cuban officials integrated into the diplomatic community.

The Ambassador thanked his colleagues for their support and friendship and praised the beauties of New Zealand and the kindness of its inhabitants.

Cuban Ambassador attends ceremony in Parliament.

Wellington, July 27. At dawn today, at the invitation of the Speaker of Parliament, the Right Honorable Adrian Rurawhe, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended the ceremony to unveil Te Kāhui Mōuri (the clan of vitality).

This work acknowledges Parliament's commitment to a genuine partnership between Maori and the Crown.

During the event, the ambassador exchanged with the speaker, Foreign Minister  Honorable Nanaia Mahuta and other authorities.

Meeting with the speaker of Parliament.

Wellington, May 29. The ambassadors of Latin America and Spain had a friendly meeting with the Right Honorable Adrian Rurawhe, Speaker of the New Zealand Parliament.

We exchanged about the reality of our countries and the possibilities of increasing ties between our parliaments and people.

There was a broad exchange on the respective health systems and the Cuban system in particular. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés provided elements about Cuban medical cooperation in the world.

Cuban diplomats visited the city of New Plymouth.

New Plymouth, March 19. From March 17 to 19, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés and Consul Dalila Vázquez visited this city, to support the Cuban representation at the WOMAD festival and hold meetings with different personalities.

In addition to attending the presentations by Cimafunk and his group, they had a brief meeting with Vice Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni, in charge of the official opening of the event.

Premier of Niue visits Cuban Embassy.

Wellington, February 27. The Honorable Dalton Tagelagi, Premier of Niue, and his delegation visited the Cuban Embassy during their visit to New Zealand.

On the occasion, Ambassador Edgardo Valdés presented the Credentials that accredit him as ambassador to that Pacific nation.

At the meeting, both parties recalled the cooperation between the two countries since the establishment of diplomatic relations in September 2014 and evaluated new ways to strengthen bilateral ties.

Cuban Ambassador meets new Prime Minister of New Zealand.

Waitangi, February 5. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés spoke briefly with the new Prime Minister, the Right Honorable Chris Hipkins, at the conclusion of the military ceremony for Waitangi Day.

Hipkins expressed satisfaction with the meeting and highlighted his desire to visit Cuba.

For his part, the Cuban diplomat congratulated the president, wished him success in his job, and expressed that he will be welcome on the island at any time.

 

Cuban diplomats attend lunch with the Governor General.

Russell, February 5. Ambassador Edgardo Valdés and Consul Dalila Vázquez attended a lunch hosted by the Governor General of New Zealand, H.E. The Right Honorable Dame Cindy Kiro, and her husband Dr. Richard Davies, as part of the Waitangi Day celebrations.

They exchanged their experiences during the activities carried out around the date and wished each other success in 2023.

The Cuban ambassador attended all the activities of the official program and collaterally held meetings with politicians and other personalities.

 

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