CUBA, November 1st, 2017.- The Cuban resolution ¨Necessity of putting an end to the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba¨ was widely supported in the United Nations this Wednesday, obtaining 191 votes in favor, 2 against (USA and Israel) and 0 abstentions.
NIGERIA, October 31, 2017. The Cuban Ambassador accredited in Nigeria, Carlos Trejo Sosa, received the President of the National Athletics Federation of the country in the afternoon.
The meeting was fruitful, allowed to know the interest of both parties to strengthen ties in the sports sector, especially in Athletics or as also known as "the king sport". In addition, they exchanged ideas regarding the development of the sector in each country.
The UN General Assembly almost unanimously adopted this Wednesday, 1 November for the twenty-sixth consecutive year, the resolution demanding the lifting of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by United States against Cuba for almost 60 years.
The resolution was adopted by 191 votes in favor, 2 votes against, and 0 abstentions. The United Nations has 193 Member States.