Press Release: Special Committee for Decolonization committed with ending colonization in the XXI century.
New York, October 3rd, 2017. Yesterday, inside the 72 Session of the UN General Assembly, took place one sesión of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, which is vice-chair by Cuba. Ambassador Anayansi Rodriguez Camejo, Cuban Permanent Representative to the organization, addressed to the Special Committee State-members, belonged to the Fourth Committee, and made reference to the topics and activities regarding the decolonization program.
Statement to the press by General Director for US Affairs, Josefina Vidal Ferreiro.
Havana, September 29, 2017. Today, we have learned about a media note by the Department of State, informing of the decision of the US Government to draw down their Embassy staff in Havana.
As we informed on the past Tuesday, September 26, in a meeting held that day, at the proposal of the Cuban side, with Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, our Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla:
- Advised him not to take any hasty decisions, which are not based on evidences and conclusive investigation results;
Press Release: Cuba maintains zero tolerance policy in the fight against trafficking in persons.
New York, September 28, 2017.
Press Release: Cuban Foreign Minister meets with US Secretary of State
On Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at the proposal of the Cuban side, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, was received by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the State Department.
The meeting took place in a respectful ambiance.
Press Release: Only the mobilization of the international community can achieve the total elimination of nuclear weapons.
New York, September 26, 2017. Rodolfo Reyes Rodríguez, Director General for Multilateral Affairs and International Law at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, meber of the Cuban delegation to the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly, participated in the High-level plenary meeting to commemorate and promote the “International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons”.