(Washington, DC) – Today at 7 p.m. EST, while in Cuba on an exploratory mission with leaders from the Washington region, Mayor Bowser will participate in a call with members of the media.
On Saturday, February 20, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Washington regional leaders traveled to Cuba on an exploratory mission. This mission is laying the groundwork for future relationships and potential economic and cultural opportunities with the island nation. The mission also serves as a platform for the regional delegation to learn best practices and showcase the Washington metropolitan area’s strengths in transportation, tourism, health, and education. While in Cuba, Mayor Bowser met with Jeffrey DeLaurentis, Charge d'affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Cuba and is planning to meet with Martha Hernandez Romero, Mayor of Havana; Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parrilla, Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs; Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, Minister of Public Health; Manuel Marrero Cruz, Cuban Minister of Tourism; Dr. Mariela Castro, Director of research institution CENESEX; and other Cuban healthcare leaders. Mayor Bowser will also visit the University of Havana, the Solidarity with Panama special needs school, and the Rancho Boyeros public school.
WHO:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
John Falcicchio, Chief of Staff
Brian Kenner, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
WHEN:
Monday, February 22 at 7 pm
WHERE:
Reporters should call: (855) 756-7520 Ext. 30984#