Press Release: Special Committee for Decolonization committed with ending colonization in the XXI century.

New York, October 3rd, 2017. Yesterday, inside the 72 Session of the UN General Assembly, took place one sesión of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, which is vice-chair by Cuba. Ambassador Anayansi Rodriguez Camejo, Cuban Permanent Representative to the organization, addressed to the Special Committee State-members, belonged to the Fourth Committee, and made reference to the topics and activities regarding the decolonization program.

Rodriguez Camejo pointed out the significant link between the processes of decolonization and the objectives set out in 2030 Agenda, given the contribution that this would bring to the new political entities that could arise after the end of colonialism, in the consolidation of its development and face the new challenges that would arise once the Territory changes its status. She also made responsible to the administering Powers for the application of the Objectives and Goals of sustainable development in Non-Self-Governing Territories as long as these Territories are under their administration.

She expressed that the members of the Special Committee on Decolonization are strongly committed to the successful completion of the Third International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism, but also stood that the Committee's responsibility to the peoples of the Non-Self-Governing Territories and to history to fully carry out its mandate demands from all its members an undeniable commitment to the cause of decolonization.

Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations.