The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates its deep concern at the continuing escalation of violence by Israel in the illegally occupied Palestinian territories, in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, including numerous UN resolutions.
The proclamation of September 16 as the International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South represents an important step for development nations and the premise of leaving no one behind. The new date established by the United Nations General Assembly, highlights the key role of scientific-technical advances in economic growth and sustainable development.
With the adoption today by consensus of United Nations General Assembly resolution, A/78/L.34 on the International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South, the member countries of the UN, recognize the role of technical scientific advances in all areas of human life for the fulfillment of the SDGs.
Ambassador Gerardo Peñalver Portal, first vice minister of Foreign Affairs and Permanent Representative of Cuba to the United Nations, participated during the plenary meeting of the General Assembly on the use of the veto under the topic of Security Council agenda “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian issue.”
We are going to overcome these difficulties, as we have always done, by fighting, said Army General Raul Castro Ruz, leader of the Revolution, on January 1st, at the political-cultural event marking the 65th anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution, in Cespedes Park, Santiago de Cuba.