Statement by Yaira Jiménez Roig, Director of Communications of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
Good morning
I would like to thank and greet all those who are watching me right now through the Youtube channel of our chancellery. We have created this space to offer information about recent events in which our country decided to discontinue its participation in Brazil’s More Doctors Program. Upon this decision, our health professionals have started to return to our country.
Cuba's National Assembly rejects European Parliament's Resolution against the country
Havana, Nov 16. -The International Relations Commission of the National Assembly of Cuba has strongly rejected the European Parliament's resolution on human rights in the island.
Through an official declaration, Cuban lawmakers consider the resolution unacceptable, as it distorts reality and it is contrary to the principles of respect, equality and reciprocity contained in the Agreement on Political Dialogue and Cooperation (ADPC), signed between Havana, the European Union (EU) and its member states.
"A taste of Cuba" function carried out in Sydney
Cuban residents, solidarity association members and a representation of Latin communities based in Sydney, attended last Sunday "A taste of Cuba" function carried out at the Uruguayan Club, which was dedicated to the Cuban culture and the Cuban island´s attractiveness as tourist destination in the Caribbean. On November the 10th, 4 million international visitors had visited Cuba.
Cuban Minister for Foreign Affairs: “We are certain that the amendments will be rejected”
In statements offered to the press today, the Cuban Foreign Minister spoke about what will happen tomorrow, October 31, regarding the debate on the annual resolution presented in the UN by Cuba against the U.S. blockade. The vote itself will take place this Thursday, November 1.
http://en.granma.cu/cuba/2018-10-30/bruno-rodriguez-we-are-certain-that-...