A just and lasting peace in the Middle East is an urgent need
Declaration of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba reiterates its deep concern about the escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine, which is a consequence of decades of Israeli illegal occupation and colonization practices, in flagrant violation of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people in its own territory, as well as the long-lasting disregard of the Purposes and Principles of the United Nations Charter and International Law, including numerous relevant UN resolutions.
Cuba elected to the UN Human Rights Council
Havana, October 10, 2023.- Cuba was elected, for the sixth time, to the Human Rights Council, in recognition of the prestige achieved by the country in the work of the Council.
With the secret, direct and individual vote of 146 Member States of the United Nations General Assembly, Cuba was the country scoring the highest number of votes in the region, which ratifies the recognition of the international community to the significant progress made by the country in the enjoyment of all human rights for all people is ratified.
The Republic of Cuba expresses serious concern about the escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine
Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba
The Republic of Cuba expresses serious concern about the escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine, which is a consequence of 75 years of permanent violation of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people and Israel's aggressive and expansionist policy.
Haiti needs more and better international assistance and cooperation
Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Haiti suffers from a serious humanitarian and security situation, which exacerbates social instability and poverty caused by centuries of colonial and neocolonial plunder, underdevelopment and foreign intervention.
The United Nations Security Council approved a resolution authorizing the deployment of a Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti, whose troops will be able to use force in their field of action.
Cuban Ambassador to Norway attended the State Opening of the 168th Storting
Oslo, October 4, 2023. Along with her colleagues from the Diplomatic Corps, the Ambassador of Cuba to the Kingdom of Norway, Mrs. Maité Rivero Torres, attended the State Opening of the 168th Storting (Norwegian Parliament).
His Majesty the King Harald V read the Speech from the Throne informing the Storting about the Government´s program for the year ahead, which was handed over to him by the Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre .
Geir Pollestad, member of the Government as minister of Agriculture and Food, had the responsibility of reading the State of the Realm Address.