ALBA-TCP held its XXI Political Council.
Havana, March 1st, 2021.- The XXI Meeting of the Political Council of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America- Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP), was held virtually this Monday afternoon. During the meeting, the regional political context was assessed as well as its perspectives for the first semester of the year. It was also discussed the effects of Covid-19 at the international level and the increasing need for a dynamic, concerted and effective response, based on the cooperation and solidarity of the Alliance's member countries.
Statement of Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 46th Session of the Human Rights Council.
Madame Chair,
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the grave problems and colossal challenges human kind was already faced with and exposed new threats, including the frailty of health care systems. The promotion, protection and respect of the right to health are particularly relevant in the current context.
Statement by Mr. Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, at the Conference on Disarmament.
Mr. President; The world’s situation is ever more dangerous and challenging. Now more than ever before, the very survival of the human species is at stake. International peace and security are being threatened by conflicts; predatory and non-conventional wars; acts of aggression and regime change attempts; and an arms race that is dilapidating enormous resources that are indispensable for the sustainable development of our peoples.
Trinidad and Tobago social movements support the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize nomination for the “Henry Reeve” Medical Brigade.
Port of Spain, February 22, 2021. Trinidad and Tobago's social movements join progressive forces worldwide to support the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize nomination for the Cuban “Henry Reeve” Medical Brigade.
Cuban Foreign Minister will participate in the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament and in the High-Level Segment of the Human Rights Council.
Havana, 21 February 2021.- The Cuban Foreign Minister will participate virtually in the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament, which will take place this Monday, 22 February 2021 in Geneva, Switzerland. Cuba’s participation in this event corresponds to its commitment to the international disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control regime.