72 Session

Mar

28

2018

72 UNGA: Statement by the Permanent Representative of Cuba to the United Nations, Ambassador Anayansi Rodríguez Camejo. Security Council High-Level Open Debate entitled "Collective Action to Improve UN Peacekeeping Operations”. New York, 28 March 2018.

Mr. President,

Cuba fully supports the statement delivered by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.

We took note of the address by the Secretary-General and the presentations of panelists, as well as the reform proposals to improve United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.

In order to improve security of peacekeeping personnel, the Secretariat should implement actions within the scope of its mandate, in consultation with Member States and due consideration of the relevant bodies.

Mar

26

2018

72 UNGA: Statement by Cuba at Commemorative Meeting of the General Assembly on the occasion of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. New York, 26 March 2018.

Mr. Chairman,

Cuba associates itself with the statement delivered by Uruguay on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries.

Mar

23

2018

72 UNGA: Statement by the delegation of the Republic of Cuba to the United Nations at the high-level event on the International Decade for Action "Water for Sustainable Development” (2018-2028). New York, 23 March 2018.

Mr. President,

Cuba associates itself with the statements made by Egypt on behalf of the G77 and Maldives on behalf of the Small Island Developing States.

We welcome the convening of this timely high-level event to launch the International Decade for Action "Water for Sustainable Development", 2018-2028.

The issue of water is at the heart of human survival. As it is wisely asserted: "Water is Life". Access to this resource is a human right whose full enjoyment by all is an objective yet to be reached.

Mar

22

2018

72 UNGA: Statement by Cuba Preparatory Committee for the Review Conference on Program of Action to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects. Item 7b) International tracing instrument. March 20/2018

Mr. Chairman,

Cuba has supported and will continue to fully support the International Instrument that enables States to identify and trace in a timely and reliable manner illicit small arms and light weapons, as it is a useful tool to effectively prevent, combat and eradicate illicit trade in small arms and light weapons.

We support its full and effective implementation by all member States.

In Cuba's opinion, the International Instrument on the Marking, Record-keeping and Tracing of small arms and light weapons, remains fully valid.

Mar

22

2018

72 UNGA: Statement by Cuba Preparatory Committee Review Conference on the Program of Action to prevent, combat and eradicate illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects.Item 7 a.iii Follow-up to PoA Review Conference.March 22/2018.

Mr. Chairman,

Cuba considers that the follow-up mechanism established by the United Nations Program of Action to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects, based on two fundamental pillars: the Biennial Meetings and the Review Conferences, enables a comprehensive and balanced review on the progress made in the implementation of the Program of Action.

Mar

20

2018

72 UNGA: Statement by Cuba to the Preparatory Committee for the Conference to Review the Programme of Action to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects. Item 7 a.ii: mARCH 20, 2018

Mr. Chairman,

We fully endorse the working documents submitted by the Non-Aligned Movement entitled: "Full and Effective Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects: Strengthening International Cooperation and Assistance" and "Establishment of a Fellowship Programme of the United Nations on Small Arms and Light Weapons". We hope that both documents will be duly taken into consideration during this process.

Mr. Chairman,

Mar

20

2018

72 UNGA: Statement by Cuba, at the thematic meeting on the working methods of the General Assembly held within the framework of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the Work of the General Assembly. New York, 20 March 2018.

Mr. Chairman,

We thank you for convening this thematic debate. Cuba associates itself with the statement delivered by Algeria on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and by El Salvador on behalf of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).

We reiterate the importance of respect and strict compliance by Member States with the rules of procedure of the General Assembly and its respective committees.

Mar

20

2018

72 UNGA: Statement by Cuba to the UN, at the General Assembly plenary meeting to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. New York, 20 March, 2018

Mr. Chairman,

My delegation associates itself with the statement delivered by Uruguay on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries.

Seventeen years after the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, its full implementation remains an outstanding issue in the path towards the full enjoyment of equal rights for all human beings.

Mar

13

2018

72 UNGA: Statement by Cuba, High-Level Interactive Dialogue of G-77+China: Innovative Practices for the Financial Inclusion and Economic Empowerment of Women, Especially Rural Women: Lessons from the South”. New York, 13 March 2018.

Mr. Chairman,

My delegation is grateful to you for convening and holding this High-Level Interactive Dialogue on an issue particularly relevant to the nations that are members of the Group of 77 and China.

In the area of gender equality and women's empowerment, the first guarantee is having a juridical-legal framework without any kind of gender discrimination, which enables rural women to empower themselves as human beings in equal rights with men.

Mar

09

2018

72 UNGA: Statement by Cuba at the thematic meeting focusing on the Role and Authority of the General Assembly held within the framework of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the Work of the General Assembly. New York, March 9, 2018.

Mr. Chairman,

Cuba endorses the statement by Algeria on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and by El Salvador on behalf of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).

We appreciate the convening of this thematic debate on the Role and Authority of the General Assembly.

The revitalization process of the Assembly, and particularly the strengthening of its role and authority, should have as a premise the consolidation of its democratic and participatory nature.

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