#Relaciones Bilaterales

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 26. Cuban Ambassador Edgardo Valdés attended the official opening ceremony of the 53rd Parliament.

On that occasion, he exchanged with the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Right Honorable Dame Patsy Reddy, and with the Prime Minister, the Right Honorable Jacinda Ardern, whom he congratulated on her victory in the elections and wished her success in her tenure.

Cuba and New Zealand share important coincidences on many issues on the international agenda.

Wellington, November 5. Cuban FM Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla extended its cordial congratulations to the FM of New Zealand, H.E Nanaia Mahuta for her appointment, and expressed its willingness to "continue expanding the ties of friendship and cooperation between our countries."

Cuba and New Zealand share broad coincidences on many issues on the international agenda and the New Zealand government supports General Assembly resolution 74/7 against the blockade. 

Wellington, November 2. Cuban Ambassador Edgardo Valdés congratulated, through the Embassy's twitter account, the new cabinet and especially Nanaia Mahuta, New Zealand's first female foreign minister.

In his message, the Ambassador expressed Cuba's willingness to work together to strengthen the bilateral relationship and promote a more just and sustainable world order.

The new chancellor is a prominent member of the Maori community and from positions in the Government has promoted projects for the benefit of those most in need.