Thank you, Mr. President.
Mr. President:
My delegation has requested to exercise its right of reply, pursuant to Rule 73 of the Assembly’s rules of procedure, in response to the repeated insults to the dignity of the Cuban people, the constant lies, and the pathological obsession that the United States delegation harbors toward Cuba.
New York, October 28, 2026.- Statement by Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Entitled “Necessity of Ending the Economic, Commercial and Financial Blockade Imposed by the United States of America against Cuba”.
Mr. President, Excellencies, Permanent Representatives, distinguished delegates:
I wish to express my condolences to the Kingdom of Spain for the loss of life in the train accident in Toledo. I also wish to commend the President of the General Assembly for the way in which he upheld the Assembly’s Rules of Procedure yesterday.
Suva, October 23, 2026.—The University of Fiji (UniFiji) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Cuba by promoting new joint initiatives in the fields of higher education, public health, the arts, and music. This was announced by the institution’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem, during a cultural event hosted by the Cuban Embassy.
Port of Spain, October 21st, 2026.- The Assembly of Caribbean People has issued an urgent open letter to CARICOM Heads of Government, calling on all member states to reaffirm their historic solidarity with Cuba and vote in favour of the United Nations resolution demanding an end to the United States economic, commercial and financial embargo against the island.
Suva, October 20, 2026.—The University of Fiji joined the Cuban Embassy in commemorating Cuban Culture Day at a moving evening event held in Suva, which highlighted the growing cooperation and strong academic and cultural ties between the two island nations. The event brought together members of the diplomatic corps, artists, academic leaders, and friends of Cuba for a cultural exchange marked by music, dance, and art.