During 2015 and 2016, the government of the then President of the United States, Barack Obama, put in place some measures aimed at modifying the application of certain elements of the blockade to Cuba, which had as a scene the reestablishment of the diplomatic relations between both countries.

However, significant obstacles to its implementation have persisted and key aspects of the blockade have been maintained, as well as the laws on which this policy is based.

NEW YORK, September 20, 2017. Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, signed the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in the framework of the opening ceremony for the signing of the Treaty, which was held today at the headquarters of the United Nations.

Kuala Lumpur, September 21st - The minister in the office of the prime minister in charge of parliamentary affairs, Dato Azalina Othman received a courtesy call by the ambassador of Cuba to Malaysia, Ibete Fernández Hernández.

During the cordial meeting the parties addressed the ways to increase relations in the parliamentary sector. Likewise, the minister expressed her sympathies for Cuba and received from the ambassador an update of the situation in Cuba.

By Sergio Alejandro Gómez

The unbelievable story of US diplomats that would have suffered hearing loss and other health problems during their tour of duty in Cuba, was published by the media in August last year. The first of such alleged incidents dates back to November 2016 and the last one to only a few weeks ago.

However, to date there is no credible explanation for the variety of symptoms described, and experts deny that the laws of physics could even apply in some of the hypothesis stated.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. September 21, 2017. His Excellency, Mr. Davaasuren Damdinsuren, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia, received today the Ambassador of Cuba Raúl Delgado Concepción with whom he discussed various issues of bilateral and multilateral interest. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Damdin Gansukh, Director General of the Department of America, Middle East and Africa, and Ms. Nyamjav Yondonsharav, Director of the Bureau of Diplomatic Corps Services.

New York, September 21, 2017. The aggressive behavior and unilateralism, especially of the United States government, pose dangers and inevitable dilemmas not only for the Non-Aligned nations, but for humanity, said Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, at the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Coordinating Bureau, held in the framework of the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly, this September 20.

The President of Namibia, Hage Geingob, in his address to the high-level segment of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly demanded the end of the economic, commercial and financial blockade of the United States Government against Cuba. The African leader also celebrated the process of re-establishing relations between the two countries.

The Namibian president said: "Over the past several years, Namibia has been noting the growing rapprochement between Cuba and the United States, culminating in the reopening of embassies between the two countries. We believe that this rapprochement should lead to the full lifting of economic and financial embargo against the Republic of Cuba and its people, who have the right to pursue peace and a decent life."

Likewise, Geingob condemned the occupation by Israel of the Palestinian territories; described as inalienable and legal the right of the Palestinian people to their independence and to the formation of their State; and called on the international community to work to resolve the conflict by recognizing the two States.

On the other hand, it also claimed the right of the Saharan people to self-determination and independence; reaffirmed the position of Namibia in support of the struggle for freedom of the Saharan Arab Republic and called for the implementation of the measures adopted in this regard by the Security Council and the UN General Assembly.

President Geingob addressed other important issues on the international agenda such as climate change, United Nations reform and the need to emphasize multilateralism for the solution of conflicts.

The president also highlighted the achievements of Namibia since the country's independence in 1990, especially in the reduction of poverty. However, he said he was not satisfied and assured that his government will continue to work in this regard.

Cuban President Raul Castro received a message of condolences over the passing of Hurricane Irma from the Namibian Vice President, Dr. Nickey Iyambo, who serves as Acting President as mandatary Hage Geingob is in New York participating in the United Nations General Assembly.

“Your Excellency and Dear Brother,

I have learnt with great shock and horror of the devastating landfall of Hurricane Irma that caused tragic loss of life and enormous destruction of infrastructure.

On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Namibia, and on my own behalf, I wish to extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to you Dear Brother, the bereaved families and affected communities. The Namibian nation shares your sorrow, in the aftermath of wat we understand to be the worst storm in the history of your great nation.

As we grieve together during this difficult period, we wish you strength and determination to overcome this tragic ordeal, and embark on the monumental task of reconstruction.

Please accept, Your Excellency and Dear Brother, the assurances of my highest esteem.

Dr. Nickey Iyambo

Acting President”

Ottawa, September 19.H.E. Julio Garmendia Peña Ambassador of Cuba to Canada, in a working visit to Global Affairs Canada, was received by The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada´s Minister of International Trade on Monday afternoon.

During of the 160th Session of the Governing Board of the OPEC Fund for International Development held on 19 September in Vienna was approved the allocation of a credit of US$ 45 million to contribute to the execution of a project in Cuba in 2018-2021 period regarding electrical power generation from renewable sources.