Statement by the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, at the General Debate of the 75th session of the UNGA.
Mr. Secretary General,
Mr. President,
Cuba´s Foreign Minister will address the High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN.
Havana, 17 September 2020. - Cuba´s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, will speak, next 21 September, at the high-level event, which will be held virtually to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations.
The Cuban Foreign Minister will reaffirm the commitment to the principles of International Law, the strengthening of multilateralism and international cooperation.
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Fidel forever
All the people of Cuba, accompanied by personalities, illustrious world figures and friends of solidarity, celebrate today, August 13, 2020, the 94th anniversary of the birth of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.
Fidel's example will forever remain in our hearts. For those of us who had the privilege of knowing him personally, we proudly remember his imposing figure, his slow speech and his desire to be more useful every day.