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The First Deputy Minister of Communications, Cro. Ernesto Rodríguez Hernández, speaks on item 4 on ‘Technical cooperation activities in science, technology and innovation’, 28th session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development.

This meeting takes place at a time when humanity has reached a scientific and technological potential unimaginable just a few decades ago –an extraordinary capacity to generate wealth and well-being that, under conditions of equality, equity, and justice, could guarantee dignified, comfortable, and sustainable living standards for almost everyone worldwide.

Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson speaks at the 6th session of the Working Group for the elaboration of an international instrument for the regulation, monitoring and supervision of the activities of private military and security companies.

Cuba emphasizes the urgent need to regulate private military and security companies, which are rapidly increasing in number and becoming ever more involved in conflicts, violations of International Law and International Humanitarian Law, as well as human rights abuses. In this context, we reaffirm Cuba’s strong support for the adoption of a robust, legally binding international instrument for the regulation, monitoring, and oversight of the activities of private military and security companies.

Ernesto Rodríguez Hernández, First Deputy Minister of Communications of Cuba, speaks addresses the 28th session of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development.

For over six decades, Cuba has been the victim of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States government, which is the greatest obstacle to the country's economic and social development. No citizen or sector of the Cuban economy is exempt from the adverse effects of this illegal policy, and the area of science and innovation is no exception.

FIRST DEPUTY MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS HEADS CUBAN DELEGATION ATTENDING THE 28TH SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPMENT.

First Deputy Minister of Communications, Cro. Ernesto Rodríguez Hernández, heads the Cuban delegation to the 28th session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development.
The delegation will develop an active work agenda within the framework of the Commission. It will denounce the impact of the blockade on strategic sectors such as science, technology, development and access to information technologies.

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