"Cuba is no enemy to peace, nor is it reluctant to exchanges or cooperation between countries with different political systems, but it has been and will be uncompromising in its defense of its principles."
New York, 31 May 2017. In debate dedicated to the UNDP Strategic Plan (2018-2021), celebrated during the 2017 Annual Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS, the Deputy Director of International Economic Bodies at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Carlos Fidel Martín Rodríguez, made accurate considerations related with the first draft of the given plan, highlighting the importance that the UNDP offers priority and keeps up the attention to development-related issues as main task an
New York, 30 May 2017.The 40th anniversary of Vietnam’s membership to the United Nations was celebrated at the Organization’s headquarters, with the presence of the Prime Minister of the Asian country.
New York, 30 May 2017. As part of the 2017Annual Session of the Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS, Cuba valued today its good cooperation relations with UNDP, as well as, the praiseworthy work carried out by Mrs. Helen Clark in administering such program of the Organization.
New York, 25 May 2017. Despite the rainy weather, as each year, our culture and idiosyncrasy was present today at the UN International Bazaar.
The Cuban booth, represented by members of the Cuban Mission, irradiated in this event of cultural exchange, much humanism, solidarity and Cuban spirit. With delicious typical dishes and our traditional Guantanamera, Cuba’s space attracted many people from different nationalities and UN officials.