Mr. President,
Cuba supports international cooperation, technical assistance and capacity-building activities that, at the request and with the consent of the States concerned, complement national efforts to promote and protect human rights.
Agenda Item 10 was included in the Council’s agenda with noble objectives. It must not be instrumentalized for political purposes.
The Human Rights Council has no mandate to engage in matters relating to international peace and security or territorial disputes.
Should a vote be called on draft resolution L.14, the Cuban delegation will maintain its traditional position on this resolution, which addresses controversial issues.
Should no vote be called, the Cuban delegation wishes to place on record its dissociation from the consensus on draft resolution L.14, as we do not share the approach taken in the text. Our country cannot be considered a participant in that consensus.
I conclude by reiterating that Cuba will continue to defend technical assistance and capacity-building to support States in the field of human rights, as a fundamental component of the Council’s mandate.
Thank you.