Egyptian press echoes Cuban Foreign Minister's speech at the UN Human Rights Council
Cairo, February 25, 2026. The speech given by Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, at the High-Level Segment of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council has had a wide impact in the Egyptian press.
More than a dozen Egyptian newspapers reported on the Cuban Foreign Minister's words on their websites, highlighting his condemnation of the United States' aggressive policy toward Cuba and the world. They also referred to the Executive Order issued on January 29 by the President of the United States, which declares collective punishment of the Cuban people and aims to create a humanitarian catastrophe through an energy blockade.
Cuba has never been a threat to any country in the world
Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, through X.
Havana, February 21, 2026 — Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla wrote on his X account:
Cuba poses no threat to any country. Our foreign policy is peaceful, supportive, and committed to peace, friendship, and cooperation. It respects international law and the UN Charter.
Cuban Embassy congratulates Egyptian Muslims at the start of Ramadan
Cairo, February 19, 2026. The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Egypt conveyed its warm congratulations to Muslims in Egypt and Cuba on the start of the holy month of Ramadan through its social media accounts.
The Cuban diplomatic mission wished peace, health, and prosperity to all those who practice Islam.
Cuba Rejects Israel's Policy of Annexation and Construction of New Settlements in the West Bank
Cairo, February 17, 2026. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla rejected Israel's policies of annexation and construction of new settlements in the West Bank, which violate international law and disregard resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly.
On his social media account, the head of Cuban diplomacy stated that these measures undermine the exercise of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, seek to prevent the recognition of an independent Palestinian state, and undermine efforts toward peace in the Middle East.
Egyptian Press Reports African Union Support for Cuba in its Fight Against the US Blockade
Cairo, February 17, 2026. More than half a dozen Egyptian newspapers reported on their websites the African Union's support for Cuba in its fight against the blockade and the new sanctions imposed by the United States government on the Cuban people.
The reports state that the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) approved, for the 17th consecutive time, a resolution on February 15 condemning the US economic, commercial, and financial blockade against Cuba.