#Relaciones Bilaterales

Feb

12

2021

Cuban Ambassador receives Niue High Commissioner.

Wellington, February 12. The Cuban Ambassador, Edgardo Valdés, received at his residence the High Commissioner of Niue in New Zealand, H.E, the Honorable Fisa Igilisi Pihigia.

Both had an extensive exchange about the situation in their respective countries and the Pacific Islands Forum.

The Ambassador thanked the High Commissioner for the opportunity to update himself on the situation in Niue, a country to which he will be accredited when conditions allow.

Feb

05

2021

Cuban Ambassador participates in New Zealand National Day celebrations.

Waitangi, February 5. The Cuban Ambassador attended the celebrations of the national day (Waitangi Day), where he spoke with the Governor-General, Her Excellency, the Right Honorable Dame Patsy Reedy.

The Governor was interested in the progress of Cuban vaccines against COVID 19 and expressed her best wishes for Cuba.

The Ambassador also attended the official ceremony on the field where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840.

Feb

04

2021

Cuban Ambassador attends reception for New Zealand National Day.

Waitangi, February 4. Cuban Ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended the reception offered by the Foreign Minister, the Right Honorable Nanaia Mahuta, on the occasion of the commemoration of Waitangi Day, in the city of the same name.

The Ambassador had the opportunity to greet the Minister and listen to her speech on New Zealand's foreign policy priorities for the next term.

Cuba and New Zealand share positions on numerous issues on the international agenda.

Jan

30

2021

Meeting with friends of Cuba in Auckland.

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.

Jan

29

2021

Cuban Ambassador meets with Mayor of Rotorua.

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.

Jan

26

2021

Cuban music in the celebrations of the city of Wellington.

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.

Jan

06

2021

Cuban Foreign Minister recognizes support against the blockade.

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”.

Dec

23

2020

Cuban diplomats culminated meetings in the South Island.

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.

Dec

16

2020

Cuban Ambassador meets the Governor General.

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.

Dec

12

2020

Cuban Ambassador visits flora and fauna sanctuary in Wellington.

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.

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