Auckland, January 30. The Cuban Ambassador and Consul Dalila Vazquez held a meeting with members of the solidarity movement with Cuba, including members of its national leadership.
It was an interesting exchange about the situation in Cuba, our help to other countries, and the solidarity we received in New Zealand and in the rest of the world.
An opportunity to thank those who for years have defended our cause.
Rotorua, January 29. Cuban Ambassador Edgardo Valdés met with H.W Steve Chadwick, Mayor of the tourist city Rotorua, to coordinate the celebration of the "Rotorua Cuban Festival" on March 6.
The festival's artistic director, the Cuban dancer Greydis Montero, also participated.
Although this year teachers and dancers from Australia will not be able to attend, everything is ready for a reduced, but equally successful edition of this festival of Afro-Cuban music and dance.
Wellington, January 26. As part of the festivities for the anniversary of the city of Wellington, organized by the City Council, the group "Son de Cuba" performed at the Botanic Garden.
Havana, January 6. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla recognized the support of the international community in favor of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade of the United States government against the Caribbean island.
He stated that during 2020, 159 States and 34 international organizations sent messages of support to the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, for resolution 74/7 entitled “The necessity to end the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba”.
Queenstown, December 23. Cuban Ambassador Edgardo Valdés and Consul Dalila Vázquez ended today a series of work meetings in the South Island.
Since their arrival on December 17, they had meetings with businessmen, congressmen, local authorities, academics, journalists, members of solidarity groups, and Cuban residents.
It was the first visit to several cities in this territory and an opportunity to establish new links and expose the reality of Cuba, as well as initiate exchange plans for 2021.
Wellington, December 16. The Cuban Ambassador, Edgardo Valdés, held a meeting with the Governor-General of New Zealand, the Right Honorable Dame Patsy Reddy, during a reception offered to the Diplomatic Corps at the official residence.
The Governor thanked the missions for their support during this difficult year and expressed her good wishes for our countries.
In his exchange with the Cuban Ambassador and his wife, she became interested in the situation in Cuba, a country she visited a few years ago.
Wellington, December 12. At the invitation of the Mayor of Wellington, Andy Foster, the Cuban Ambassador Edgardo Valdés, participated in a tour of Zealandia, a beautiful sanctuary of flora and fauna in the middle of the city. Paul Atkins, CEO of the project, welcomed the members of the Diplomatic Corps and their families. We enjoyed lunch and a tour of the site in the company of members of the City Council. A very pleasant and enriching experience. Exchange possibilities are opened in this area.
Wellington, December 11. The Cuban Revolution is about to turn 62 years old, thanks to the decision of the Cubans to defend it and to the solidarity of our friends around the world.
To thank our friends in New Zealand, we had a Cuban party at our Embassy.
Members of solidarity groups, union leaders, and people who have opened doors for us to expose the reality of Cuba, honored us with their assistance.
It was only a representation, but through them, we want to recognize all those who accompany us in the construction of a better world.
Wellington, December 1. Cuban Ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended a reception in Parliament, offered by the Foreign Minister, H.E. Nanaia Mahuta, to the diplomatic corps, in which they said goodbye to the previous Minister, the Right Honorable Winston Peters.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was present, along with other members of the Government and Parliament.
The Cuban Ambassador greeted the new Foreign Minister and thanked Peters for the good communication he maintained with our Embassy.
Wellington, November 30. The "Aotearoa Cuban Festival" or Rotorua Cuban Festival has already been called.
This time it will be only for one day and the usual participants from Australia will not be there, but professionals and fans of Cuban music and dance will travel to the tourist city of Rotorua from all over New Zealand.
March 6, 2021 is the appointment with Cuban culture.
