The Cuban delegation took part in the General Debate on Agenda Item 10, entitled "Technical assistance and capacity-building". 52nd regular session of the Human Rights Council.
Madam Vice-President,
Only respectful dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation can guarantee the treatment of human rights on the basis of equality and non-discrimination.
Unfortunately, this item on the Council's agenda continues to be used to single out developing countries under the guise of technical assistance and human rights capacity building.
Statement by Juan Antonio Quintanilla Román, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Cuba, in explanation of vote on draft resolution A/HRC/52/L.38
Statement by Juan Antonio Quintanilla Román, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Cuba, in explanation of vote on draft resolution A/HRC/52/L.38 "Promotion and protection of human rights in Nicaragua". 52nd regular session of the Human Rights Council.
Mr. President,
It is regrettable that the Human Rights Council continues to legitimize punitive draft resolutions against those States that do not bow to the interests of the developed powers.
Speech by Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, at the closing Meeting of the Ministers of Education of the G-77 + China
Distinguished Ministers of Education,
Dear guests,
I greatly value your participation in this event of the South, to exchange views on challenges in matters of education of great importance for the developing world.
It is a high honor for Cuba, in our capacity as Chair of the G-77 + China in 2023, to have hosted this congress and provided a platform for exchange between our countries, more necessary today than ever.
Cuba remembers fondly and respectfully the visit of Pope John Paul II
PRESS RELEASE
Geneva. 23 January 2023. The Cuban people and government keep alive, fondly and respectfully, the memory of the apostolic visit of the Supreme Pontiff John Paul II to our country.
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of such an important event, we reiterate our sincere gratitude to His Holiness Pope Francis for his expressions of sympathy and for the kind and respectful message addressed to our noble people.