Statement by Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, at the presentation of the National Report of Cuba to the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review of the Human Rights Council.
Geneva, November 15, 2023.
Madam Vice-Chair;
Excellencies;
Distinguished delegates;
I bring from Cuba a message of solidarity and support for the Palestinian people. The indiscriminate attacks against the civil population and the United Nations workers; the bombings against hospitals, ambulances and schools and the mass destruction of housing and vital infrastructure are a collective punishment as well as a serious violation of International Humanitarian Law.
Ambassador of Cuba takes part in celebration for the centenary of the Communist Party of Norway (NKP)
Oslo, November 8, 2023. Responding to the invitation extended to her by the leadership of the Communist Party of Norway (NKP), the ambassador of Cuba, Maité Rivero Torres, took part in an event organized to commemorate the centenary of that political organization.
Cuban pianist and composer Roberto Fonseca and his band in “Oslo World 2023”
Oslo, November 5, 2023. As part of this year´s edition of the “Oslo World” music festival, Roberto Fonseca and his band gave an excellent concert to Cuban music lovers who gathered at Cosmopolite Scene, on November 2nd.
With the performance of several pieces from his most recent album “La Gran Diversión”, the outstanding Cuban pianist and composer, along with his musicians, delighted the audience.
It was a privilege for the Cuban diplomats accredited in Norway to attend this concert, that highlighted the name of Cuba and its culture. (Embassy of Cuba in Norway)
Statement by Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, during the presentation of Draft Resolution “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba”
New York, November 2, 2023.
Mr. President;
Excellencies;
Distinguished delegates;
The blockade violates the right to life, health, education and the well-being of all Cuban men and women. It is felt by our families who endure the shortage of supplies in our stores, long queues, sky-rocketing prices or devalued salaries.
Cuban Ambassador is received by the Director General of Multilateral Affairs of the Norwegian Foreign Ministry
Oslo, October 26, 2023. The Ambassador of Cuba, Maité Rivero Torres, was received at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs by Tine Morch Smith, recently appointed as Director General of Multilateral Affairs.
The meeting allowed the Ambassador to review topics of interest on the multilateral agenda and ratify the will of working together for strengthening the cooperation existing between the two countries within the framework of international organizations, particularly at the United Nations system.