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New York, May 26, 2026 – Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla addressed the UN Security Council's open debate on upholding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, calling for the strengthening of multilateralism, international law, and the central role of the Organization in preserving international peace and security. In his remarks, he acknowledged China's leadership in convening the debate and linked the defense of the international order to the need to confront conflicts and threats that affect global stability.
In his speech, the Foreign Minister denounced the United States' policy toward Cuba, which he described as a violation of international law and a threat to regional peace. Rodríguez Parrilla rejected the indictment of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, deeming it a politically motivated decision, and warned of its potential use as a pretext to justify military aggression against the island. He also noted that the energy embargo and the tightening of the blockade have serious humanitarian consequences for the Cuban population.
The Cuban Foreign Minister reiterated that Cuba does not pose a threat to the United States and reaffirmed the country's willingness to engage in bilateral dialogue on issues of common interest, always based on respect for sovereignty and non-interference. Finally, he called on the international community, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Global South, the UN Security Council, and the General Assembly to act to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe or military aggression against Cuba.