Statement by Second Secretary Aimé Triana Sevajanes at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Antigua and Barbuda | Human Rights Council

Mr. President,

Cuba welcomes the delegation of Antigua and Barbuda. We acknowledge this Caribbean country's commitment to the Universal Periodic Review.

We welcome the progress achieved in promoting the right to health of its citizens, including in the area of non-communicable disease care.

In a constructive and respectful spirit, we make the following three recommendations:

1. Continue promoting training activities and community outreach programmes to raise awareness of the effects of climate change and strengthen community resilience.
2. Maintain subsidies on water and electricity tariffs for persons over 80 years of age, as part of efforts to strengthen the social protection system.
3. Continue promoting the installation of renewable energy systems to ensure national development that is adapted to climate change.

We wish Antigua and Barbuda every success in this review and in the implementation of the accepted recommendations.

Thank you very much.