Science Day for the South, milestone for developing countries.
The proclamation of September 16 as the International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South represents an important step for development nations and the premise of leaving no one behind. The new date established by the United Nations General Assembly, highlights the key role of scientific-technical advances in economic growth and sustainable development.
UN General Assembly adopts resolution establishing September 16 as the International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South.
With the adoption today by consensus of United Nations General Assembly resolution, A/78/L.34 on the International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South, the member countries of the UN, recognize the role of technical scientific advances in all areas of human life for the fulfillment of the SDGs.
Cuba reiterates call for an immediate ceasefire to stop the genocide against the Palestinian population in the Gaza Strip.
Ambassador Gerardo Peñalver Portal, first vice minister of Foreign Affairs and Permanent Representative of Cuba to the United Nations, participated during the plenary meeting of the General Assembly on the use of the veto under the topic of Security Council agenda “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian issue.”
We are going to overcome the difficulties, fighting! Raul Castro affirmed
We are going to overcome these difficulties, as we have always done, by fighting, said Army General Raul Castro Ruz, leader of the Revolution, on January 1st, at the political-cultural event marking the 65th anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution, in Cespedes Park, Santiago de Cuba.
The Secretariat: Lack of political will, not funds, holding up climate action: G77 lead negotiator at COP28
Climate talks (COP28) came to a close earlier this month in Dubai amid tough negotiations on a host of themes. The Secretariat spoke to Cuban Ambassador Pedro Luis Pedroso, lead negotiator for the G77 and China group (G77), on key negotiation issues such as fossil fuel phaseout, climate adaptation, climate finance, unilateral trade measures etc.