Laos reaffirms its unwavering support for the struggle to eliminate the US blockade
Vientiane, September 28, 2025. At the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Sonexay Siphandone, reaffirmed his unwavering support for the Cuban resolution against the blockade.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla Addresses the 80th UNGA
Vientiane, September 27, 2025. From New York, at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla raised his voice in defense of Cuba and Our America. He denounced the US imperial aggression against the Latin American and Caribbean peoples and demanded an end to the criminal US blockade against our people.
National Report on the Impact of the US Government's Blockade on Cuba Presented
Vientiane, September 17 The Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, presented the National Report on the impact of the blockade (March 2024–February 2025) to the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Havana. This report shows that the economic, commercial, and financial blockade constitutes the central axis of the policy of maximum pressure against Cuba, seeking to suffocate its economy, generate shortages, and discontent. The US remains committed to overthrowing the Cuban Revolutionary Government.
Laotian President receives Cuban counterpart at presidential palace
Vientiane, September 7, 2025. Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith considered the official visit of President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez to this sister nation a historic milestone in fraternal relations between Cuba and Laos.
After receiving the Caribbean head of state with a warm embrace at the Presidential Palace and performing the ceremony in front of the troops arrayed in his honor, the Laotian President offered him "a warm and fraternal welcome" during the official talks.
President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez received by the Prime Minister of Laos
Vientiane, September 7, 2025. During an intense day of work in Vientiane, Laos, President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez also met with Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone.
The two leaders discussed economic, trade, and cooperation relations, with significant potential in key sectors such as health, education, and agriculture.
Regarding the latter, they mentioned the important contribution of Lao rice seeds to Cuba.
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