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Paris, October 9, 2024. On October 9 and 10, UNESCO hosted a day of reflection, on the occasion of the commemoration this year of the 30th anniversary of its program of the Routes of Enslaved People.

Cuba was represented at the event by the Vice Minister of Culture, Lillitsy Hernández Oliva, who participated in the ministerial round table, together with representatives from Panama, Saint Lucia, Benin, Senegal, Canada, the United States, among others, who agreed on the importance of carrying out this type of awareness-raising actions, on one of the most regrettable pages in the History of Humanity.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba expresses deep concern over the unfolding events in the Middle East, driven by the aggressive policies of the State of Israel, with military, logistical, and political support from the U.S. government. These actions have led to a dangerous escalation, further undermining regional stability and security, and provoking a response from Iran.