Cuban Delegation Highlights Commitment to Multilateralism and Denounces the U.S. Blockade during the General Debate of the 222nd Session of UNESCO’s Executive Board
Paris, 7 October 2025. – Within the framework of the 222nd session of UNESCO’s Executive Board, the Representative of Cuba to this body, Ambassador Dulce María Buergo Rodríguez, President of the Cuban National Commission for UNESCO, intervened in the general debate to reaffirm Cuba’s firm commitment to peace, solidarity, international cooperation, and the strengthening of multilateralism, in line with the Organization’s mandate.
During her statement, the Cuban representative addressed the main challenges facing the multilateral system, denounced serious violations of International Law, underscored the urgency of a new, more just and inclusive international order, and highlighted the role that UNESCO can and must play in promoting sustainable development, a culture of peace, and international cooperation. She also referred to the impact of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba within the scope of UNESCO’s mandate, as well as to the country’s priorities and cooperation experiences promoted in coordination with UNESCO’s Regional Office in Havana.
