Islamabad, October 28, 2026. The All Pakistan Federation of United Trade Unions (APFUTU) addressed a formal letter to the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, appealing for the country to vote in favor of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly resolution demanding an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed on Cuba by the United States.

Nicosia, Cyprus, November 6, 2026. – The Cuban ambassador to Cyprus, Rubén Pino Martínez, attended on Friday as a guest the commemorative evening for the centenary of the AKEL Party, an event that brought together hundreds of local participants and foreign attendees at the Strovolos Municipal Theater in this capital.

According to the Secretary General of AKEL, Stefanos Stefanou, in his welcoming speech, this was an evening that honored the century-old “history written with struggles, sacrifices, anxieties, dreams, and creativity”; this night was entirely dedicated to remembering the 100 years of existence, struggle, and service of the AKEL Party.

During the little over two hours of the ceremony, local attendees and representatives of foreign delegations invited to the commemoration accompanied the organizers “on that journey that began with the founding of the Communist Party in August 1926,” whose “history does not belong only to those who wrote it or who lived it, it belongs to working people, it belongs to our people. It belongs to our Cyprus,” proudly shared the Secretary General of the political group.

Cuba recognizes the commitment of Antigua and Barbuda to the Universal Periodic Review and welcomes its progress in the right to health, including care for non-communicable diseases. We recommend continuing community training and outreach on climate change, maintaining water and electricity subsidies for those over 80 years old, and continuing to promote renewable energies.

The Organizing Committee of the Havana International Fair wishes to extend a warm invitation to you to participate in the 42nd edition of FIHAV 2026, which will take place from November 24 to 26, 2026.
Since 1984, FIHAV has established itself as the largest multisectoral trade fair in Cuba and the Caribbean, and one of the most significant in Latin America. Each year, it draws substantial participation from domestic and foreign businesspeople representing over 60 countries.

Cuba recognizes Tanzania’s progress in human rights and welcomes the adoption of Development Vision 2050, which integrates human rights into national planning. It recommends continuing to adopt measures for the inclusion of persons with albinism and continuing to promote strategic investments in infrastructure and the productive sector to expand economic opportunities and improve living standards.

Cuba recognizes Tajikistan’s commitment to the Universal Periodic Review. It recommends advancing the implementation of the 2026 Law on Guaranteeing the Rights and Social Protection of Persons with Disabilities, strengthening the health system—in particular maternal and child care—and continuing the National Development Strategy up to 2030 and the Social Protection Strategy up to 2040 to reduce poverty.

United Nations, New York, November 4, 2026. - Cuba’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ernesto Soberón Guzmán reaffirmed his country’s commitment to international protection of refugees and called for the strengthening of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), based on humanitarian principles, impartiality and respect of international law.

Nicosia, Cyprus, November 4, 2026.- The Honorable Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Cyprus, Mr. Yang Yundong, received this Wednesday his Cuban counterpart, Mr. Rubén Pino Martínez, during a working meeting at the Asian diplomatic mission's facilities in this capital.

Pino Martínez thanked his counterpart from the Asian giant for the kindness and honor of receiving him at his headquarters, while updating him on the economic situation currently affecting the island due to the blockade and the sustained energy siege by the U.S. against his nation; not without first expressing gratitude for the consistent stance of his government and people in support of Cuba, as a principled position, solidarity, and support for the largest of the Antilles over the decades.

"Just 9 days ago," - thanked the Cuban ambassador - "the Vice President of the People's Republic of China, Mr. Han ZHENG, confirmed before the 81st United Nations General Assembly his country's support for our nation, when he urged the U.S. to 'stop using the threat of force against Cuba and immediately and fully lift the blockade and sanctions against Cuba.'

Cuba recognizes Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ commitment to the Universal Periodic Review and welcomes its efforts in social protection, including the expansion of the Public Assistance Programme. Cuba recommends continuing to strengthen the health system, furthering cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms, and implementing the 2025–2035 National Adaptation Plan to address climate change

Cuba recognizes Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ commitment to the Universal Periodic Review and welcomes its efforts in social protection, including the expansion of the Public Assistance Programme. Cuba recommends continuing to strengthen the health system, furthering cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms, and implementing the 2025–2035 National Adaptation Plan to address climate change