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Sep

24

2024

The delegation of Cuba spoke on behalf of a group of countries in the general debate on Agenda item 4, entitled “Human rights situations that require the Council's attention”. 57th regular session of the Human Rights Council.

Respect for sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of states and non-interference in internal affairs of sovereign states represent basic norms governing international relations. Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tibet related issues are China’s internal affairs.

Sep

20

2024

Statement by Juan Antonio Quintanilla Román, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Cuba, at the side event on monitoring the impact of unilateral coercive measures

Esteemed Ms. Alena Douhan, Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on human rights,

Esteemed Mr. William Castillo, Vice-Minister of Anti-Blocking Policies of Venezuela,

Esteemed participants,

Sep

20

2024

Statement by Juan Antonio Quintanilla Román, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Cuba, during the interactive dialogue with the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela. 57th Ordinary Session of the HRC

Mr President,

Cuba rejects in the strongest terms this openly hostile, interfering and politically motivated exercise against Venezuela.

Cuba is firmly opposed to the resolution that gave rise to this mandate, which is a clear example of politicisation, double standards, selectivity and an imperialist attack on a country that has chosen sovereignty and social justice as its flags.

Sep

16

2024

Cuba addresses the 71st session of the UNCTAD Trade and Development Board. High-level segment “Towards UNCTAD XVI”

Mr. Chairman,

Mrs Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UNCTAD,

The Cuban delegation associates itself with the statements made by the G77, China and GRULAC.

UNCTAD, as the cornerstone of the United Nations system for addressing trade and development issues, as well as other aspects related to finance, technology, investment and sustainable development, has played an important role for developing countries and should continue to do so even more.

Aug

21

2024

Cuba highlights its achievements and challenges in promoting international cooperation for peaceful purposes within the framework of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)

Geneva. 21 August 2024. - The day before, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Cuba organised a side event as part of the fourth session of the working group on strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC).

Entitled ‘Cooperation and Developments in Life Sciences and Technologies: Benefits and Obstacles’, the meeting highlighted the strong collaboration between the two nations in the field of biotechnology and the mutual challenges related to Article X of the Convention.

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