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26

2025

Statements by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, on the presence of the United States in the Caribbean and its threat to the region

Havana, 26 November 2025 — The exaggerated and aggressive military presence of the United States in the region constitutes a threat to Latin America and the Caribbean as a whole.

Driven by the Secretary of State, the main and immediate objective is the violent overthrow of the Government of Venezuela through the use of U.S. military force, a highly dangerous and irresponsible action with unpredictable and incalculable consequences.

Given the evident level of threat, this constitutes a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

Nov

25

2025

Cuba denounced the impact of the United States blockade and unilateral coercive measures on the financial sustainability of the World Heritage Convention

Paris, 25 November 2025 — In the framework of the 25th Assembly of States Parties to the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, Cuba intervened during discussions devoted to the financial sustainability and operational priorities of the Convention, underscoring persistent challenges to ensuring the effective functioning of this international instrument.

The Cuban delegation drew particular attention to the impact of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba on the implementation of the Convention, as well as to the application of unilateral coercive measures, which also have extraterritorial effects.

Nov

24

2025

Cuba’s active participation in the 25th Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention

Paris, 24 November 2026 — Cuba is actively participating in the 25th Assembly of States Parties to the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, a forum in which key issues related to the implementation and future sustainability of this important international instrument are being examined.

The Assembly is reviewing, among other matters, the report of the Chairperson of the World Heritage Committee on the Committee’s activities, the election of new members of the Committee, the financial status of the World Heritage Fund and the financial sustainability of the Convention, as well as the ongoing reflection on the concept of authenticity in cultural heritage.

During the general debate, the Third Secretary of the Permanent Delegation of Cuba to UNESCO, Laura Alvarez Delgado, reiterated Cuba’s commitment to the protection and safeguarding of cultural and natural heritage and congratulated the Presidency of the Assembly and the newly elected members of the Committee.

Nov

20

2025

Cuba Participates in the 223rd Session of the UNESCO Executive Board, Where the New President of This Body Was Elected

Paris, 20 November 2025. – The Permanent Delegation of Cuba to UNESCO actively participated in the 223rd session of the Organization's Executive Board, held at its headquarters in Paris. A key outcome of this meeting was the election of the new President of this important governing body.

With a wide majority of 53 votes in favour, H.E. Dr. Nasser bin Hamad Al-Hanzab, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to UNESCO, was elected to the position. During the session, the presidents of the various Board commissions and the membership of its Subsidiary Bodies were also appointed by acclamation.

Nov

16

2025

The 43rd Session of UNESCO’s General Conference concludes

Samarkand, 16 November 2025. — The 43rd session of UNESCO’s General Conference successfully concluded on 16 November 2025 in the city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with significant results for the Organization and notable participation and contributions by the Cuban delegation.

This historic session took place from 30 October to 16 November 2025 and marked the first time in the last 40 years that the General Conference was held outside UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, bringing together delegates from more than 190 Member States and Observers, Heads of State, ministers and representatives of partner organizations to define cooperation priorities in education, science, culture, information and communication.

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