Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Permanent Representative of Cuba, speaks in the debate on the World Trade Organization Reform process, item 4.1 of the General Council's agenda.
Mr. President,
Madam General Director,
The WTO faces multiple challenges. Most of the mandates issued by the Ministerial Conferences remain unfulfilled. This has had a negative impact on the credibility of the Organization. Undoubtedly, deep reforms are needed.
Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Permanent Representative of Cuba, speaks in the interactive dialogue with the group of experts on people of African descent – agenda item 9. 60th Human Rights Council.
Mr. President,
We warmly welcome the Group of Experts. We take note of its presentation and acknowledge the work it has done for more than 20 years to combat racism and racial discrimination.
Unfortunately, the goals agreed at the historic Durban Conference remain unfulfilled. Manifestations of racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia are increasing at an alarming rate, mainly in developed countries.
Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Permanent Representative of Cuba, speaks at the adoption of the Universal Periodic Review report on Grenada. 60th Human Rights Council.
We welcome the progress made by Grenada in promoting and protecting the human rights of its people, particularly with regard to institutional strengthening, social inclusion, child protection and women's empowerment.
Statement by Councillor Alejandro González Behmaras, Representative of Cuba, during the general debate on agenda item 5 of the 60th Human Rights Council entitle: “human rights bodies and mechanisms”.
Cuba reiterates its support for human rights procedures and mechanisms that are universally applicable and non-selective.
Statement by Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, Permanent Representative of Cuba, exercising the Right of Reply to the delegation of the Czech Republic. 60th Human Rights Council.
Once again, the Czech Republic has sought to set itself up as the supreme court on human rights.
In this debate, it has attempted to lecture other countries, including Cuba, on how they should behave.
Shame!