This November 2nd and 3rd, for the thirtieth time, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) considered the draft resolution entitled “Necessity of Ending the Economic, Commercial and Financial Blockade Imposed by the United States of America Against Cuba.”
A large majority of states have commented on the harmful effects of the blockade and its representatives have expressed their support to the government and people of Cuba against this cruel policy.
This resolution has historically received the almost unanimous support of the members of the United Nations, which constitutes a reliable sign of recognition and support for the need to end the blockade against Cuba.
This year was no different. 185 countries voted in favor of lifting this inhumane policy against the Cuban people and only The United States and Israel voted against it, reaffirming their isolated position.
In this particularly complex context, the Embassy of Cuba in South Africa reiterates its gratitude for the valuable support of the majority of the international community, specifically from South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini.