Cuba calls at UNESCO for peace, solidarity, multilateralism, and denounces hostile U.S. policy
Paris, 23 April 2026.– The 224th session of the Executive Board of UNESCO, held from 8 to 23 April 2026 at the Organization’s Headquarters, provided a platform for Cuba to reaffirm its commitment to peace, multilateralism, and international cooperation, while denouncing the tightening of hostile policies by the United States against the Island.
Meeting Confirmed Between Cuba and US Officials
General Deputy Director for U.S. Affairs, Alejandro García del Toro spoke to Granma.
Alejandro García del Toro, general deputy director for U.S. Affairs at Cuba's Foreign Ministry (MINREX), confirmed recent foreign press reports on meetings between US and Cuba’s officials in Havana.
“It’s a sensitive matter that, as we have said, we have managed discreetly,” he said.
The Cuban official confirmed that assistant secretaries from the U.S. State Department met with a Cuban delegation led by a deputy minister of foreign relations.
Remarks by UN Permanent Representative of Cuba, Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, denouncing a sham event held by the US Mission.
Remarks by UN Permanent Representative of Cuba, Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, denouncing a sham event held by the US Mission.
Good afternoon and thank you for joining us today.
Just a few meters from where we stand, the United States Mission is holding a sham event against Cuba, in full contravention of the rules that govern the use of UN premises.
It is a clandestine gathering absolutely alien to the UN agenda. Unfortunately, the UN Secretariat has not prevented this from happening, despite our repeated warnings.
Cuba and Fiji Work to Strengthen Academic Cooperation
Nadi, April 18, 2026. – During his visit to the cities of Nadi and Lautoka in Fiji’s Western Division, Cuban Ambassador Néstor Torres Olivera held a series of meetings aimed at strengthening academic ties between the two nations, with a special focus on the tourism sector and higher education.
Statement by the Revolutionary Government
Girón, today and forever!
As long as there is a woman and a man willing to give their life for the Revolution, we’ll be victorious!
Cuba lives under the constant siege of the United States government, whose threats have escalated in recent months. Adding to the ruthless energy siege—which has worsened the genocidal blockade policy over the past six decades—are statements by representatives of the U.S. governmental elite threatening military aggression.