Cuban Delegation Highlights Commitment to Multilateralism and Denounces the U.S. Blockade during the General Debate of the 222nd Session of UNESCO’s Executive Board
Paris, 7 October 2025. – Within the framework of the 222nd session of UNESCO’s Executive Board, the Representative of Cuba to this body, Ambassador Dulce María Buergo Rodríguez, President of the Cuban National Commission for UNESCO, intervened in the general debate to reaffirm Cuba’s firm commitment to peace, solidarity, international cooperation, and the strengthening of multilateralism, in line with the Organization’s mandate.
During her statement, the Cuban representative addressed the main challenges facing the multilateral system, denounced serious violations of International Law, underscored the urgency of a new, more just and inclusive international order, and highlighted the role that UNESCO can and must play in promoting sustainable development, a culture of peace, and international cooperation. She also referred to the impact of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba within the scope of UNESCO’s mandate, as well as to the country’s priorities and cooperation experiences promoted in coordination with UNESCO’s Regional Office in Havana.
Cuba congratulates the new Director-General nominated by UNESCO’s Executive Board
Paris, 6 October 2025. – Within the framework of the 222nd session of UNESCO’s Executive Board, the candidate of Egypt, Dr. Khaled Ahmed El-Enany Ali Ezz, was nominated for the post of Director-General of the Organization by a large majority, obtaining 55 votes in his favour.
In her statement following the official announcement of the results, the Ambassador of Cuba, María del Carmen Herrera Caseiro, conveyed congratulations on behalf of her country and reaffirmed Cuba’s support, as well as that of the Cuban Delegation to UNESCO, for the successful performance of his mandate.
Impact of US Blockade Against Cuba Denounced at UNESCO's Commission on Conventions and Recommendations
Paris, 4 October 2025. – Cuba’s representative to the UNESCO Executive Board, Ms. Dulce María Buergo, denounced during the working meetings of the Committee on Conventions and Recommendations the severe and multifaceted impact that the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba continues to have on the Island’s development in all spheres of the Organization’s competence.
Workers from the Permanent Delegation of Cuba to UNESCO Subscribes Declaration in Defense of Peace in Venezuela
Paris, 3 October 2025. – The staff of the Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Cuba to UNESCO expressed its firm support for peace, sovereignty, and respect for the principle of non-interference this Friday by subscribing to the declaration titled "It is Urgent to Prevent a Military Aggression Against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela."
The document, released from Havana, reflects the serious concern of the Cuban State regarding the increase in hostile actions, threats, and destabilization maneuvers directed against Venezuela, and warns of the risk of a military escalation with grave repercussions for the stability of Latin America and the Caribbean. In this context, Cuba reaffirms its permanent solidarity with the Venezuelan people and with President Nicolás Maduro Moros, as well as its rejection of any attempt to violate the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and International Law.
A Pretext for Military Action Against Venezuela. Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Havana, October 3, 2025.- As the Revolutionary Government warned on September 18, the actions of the United States aimed at justifying military aggression against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela have continued to escalate.
There has been a significant buildup of military assets in the southern Caribbean, recent unlawful incursions by U.S. combat aircraft into Venezuelan Flight Information Regions, and repeated attacks on civilian vessels, resulting in the destruction of these vessels and the killings of their crews. Furthermore, the announcement that such military actions may extend to land areas has raised serious concerns. This situation is further compounded by the notification that the United States considers itself engaged in a non-international armed conflict against unlawful combatants.