The Delegation of Cuba participated in the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment during the 61st regular session of the Human Rights Council.
In his updated report on the global human rights situation, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, today denounced before the Human Rights Council the negative effects of the aggressive escalation by the United States against Cuba, including the restrictions imposed on fuel supplies.
Dear Ambassador Jia Guide,
Distinguished Delegations,
We welcome the establishment of this Group of Friends of Global Governance in Geneva.
It is a practical step forward that will contribute to the implementation of this important Initiative.
It is often stated that the current global governance is failing the developing world. I disagree. The existing system is not failing. On the contrary, it is functioning exactly as it was conceived.
In his updated report on the global state of human rights, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, today denounced before the Human Rights Council the negative effects of the aggressive escalation by the United States against Cuba, including the restrictions imposed on fuel supplies
Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Permanent Representative of Cuba, delivered remarks at the ceremony marking the establishment of the Group of Friends of Global Governance in Geneva on 27 February 2026.