Zambia bans the use of plastic bags as packaging materials.

Lusaka Times, December 4, 2018. Ministry of Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental Protection has banned the use of packaging materials such as plastic bags and their resultant waste. Making the announcement in Lusaka today, Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Ed Chomba said this is in accordance with section 58 of the Environmental Management Act No 12 of 2011.

United Nations panel recognizes exemplary South-South cooperation projects led by Cuba.

New York, 4 December 2018. Cuba chaired the United Nations interactive panel entitled: “The role of South-South cooperation and triangular cooperation in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”, represented by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment, Ms. Ileana Núñez Mordoche.

73 UNGA: Statement by H.E. Ms. Ileana Núñez Mordoche, Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment of the Republic of Cuba, during the plenary segment of the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Middle Income Countries. New York, 4 December 2018.

Excellencies, distinguished guests, Madam President,

There is a deep gap between the ambitious goals and targets agreed upon in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the international commitments to support their implementation, especially in developing countries.

Cuban Ambassador offers press interview for Triumph of the Cuban Revolution

Cuba Azerbaijan

The Cuban Ambassador in Azerbaijan, Alfredo Nieves Portuondo, offered a special interview to the Azeri Observer Magazine on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Triumph of the Cuban Revolution.

The Ambassador highlighted the achievements of the Revolution in these 60 years of struggle and the potential that exists to deepen the links between Cuba and Azerbaijan.

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