Press Release: Despite the blockade, Cuba reiterates its commitment with multilateralism, strengthening and proper functioning of the United Nations.
New York, 11 May 2017. As part of the Second resumed session of the Fifth Committee, under item “Improving the financial situation of the United Nations”, the Deputy Permanent Representative of Cuba to the United Nations, Ambassador Ana Silvia Rodríguez Abascal considered today that the scope and complexity of the United Nations programs and operations, call for the political commitment of Member States and their willingness to finance the functions and activities of the Organization.