73 Período de Sesiones

Nov

09

2018

73 UNGA: Statement by Cuba at the Open Debate of the Security Council "Maintenance of international peace and security: strengthening multilateralism and the role of the United Nations". New York, 9 November 2018.

Mr. President,

We appreciate the holding of this open debate and endorse the statement delivered by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of NAM.

We believe that, in confronting global challenges and threats, it is essential to preserve and promote multilateralism, in particular by strengthening the central role of the United Nations and promoting international cooperation.

Nov

09

2018

73 UNGA: Statement by Cuba, in the consideration of Agenda Item 92 of the General Assembly "Report of the International Atomic Energy Agency". New York. 9 November 2018.

Madame President,

Cuba recognizes and supports the important work of the International Atomic Energy Agency in the pursuit of peace and sustainable development, as well as the progress made during the last period.

Achieving the goal of nuclear disarmament has been and will continue to be the highest disarmament priority.

We recognize the contribution of the implementation of the IAEA safeguards verification system, which is essential for certifying the peaceful nature of nuclear energy programmes.

Nov

09

2018

73 UNGA: Statement by the Cuban Delegation at the General Debate of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee, On Item 54 "United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East". New York, November 9, 2018.

Mr. Chairman,

Cuba associates itself with the statement by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.

We pay tribute to the staff of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and in particular to Mr. Pierre Krahenbuhl, the Agency's Commissioner-General, for his tireless efforts, his courage and dedication to the service of Palestine refugees, in extremely difficult conditions.

Mr. Chairman,

Nov

06

2018

73 UNGA: Statement by the Cuban Delegation at the General debate of the Special Political and Decolonization Committee under Item 52 "Effects of atomic radiation". New York, 6 November 2018.

Mr. Chairman,

The delegation of Cuba appreciates and takes note of the Report of the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation, contained in document A/73/46.

The report is a benchmark in terms of information on the work of the Committee in accordance with its current programme, which includes aspects such as the "Evaluation of Health Effects and Risk Inference from Radiation Exposure", "Implementation of the Public Information and Outreach Strategy (2014-2019)" and "Implementation of the Committee's Long-Term Strategic Guidelines".

Oct

29

2018

73 UNGA: Statement by Cuba, on Item 74: Promotion and protection of human rights a) Human rights instruments. d) Comprehensive implementation of and follow-up to the Vienna Declaration and Program of Action New York, October 29, 2018.

Mr. Chairman,

Cuba reiterates its willingness to cooperate with all United Nations human rights bodies and institutions that are universally applicable and non-discriminatory in nature, based on the provisions set out in General Assembly resolution 68/268, which established guidelines aimed at strengthening and improving the functioning of the treaty body system; which does not imply the establishment of new mechanisms that exceed the provisions governing the standard itself.

Oct

29

2018

73 UNGA: Statement by Cuba, on Item 74: Promotion and protection of human rights, B & C. New York, 29 October 2018.

Mr. Chairman,

Cuba upholds the principles of mutual respect, truth, justice, universality, impartiality and non-selectivity as the only way to promote and protect all human rights.

Higher priority and visibility should be granted to solving problems such as extreme poverty, illiteracy, lack of access to basic rights like health care, education and food, among others, which characterize the unjust international economic order.

We reaffirm our commitment to continue promoting international cooperation in the field of human rights.

Mr. Chairman,

Oct

29

2018

73 UNGA: Statement by the Cuban delegation on Agenda Item 77 "Report of the International Criminal Court.” New York, October 29, 2018.

Madam Chair,

The Cuban delegation takes note of the Secretary-General's report and wishes to express its strong commitment to the fight against the impunity for crimes affecting the international community.

The current international situation, as well as the events that have taken place in recent years, clearly demonstrate the need for an autonomous international jurisdictional institution, leading the fight against impunity of the most severe crimes.

Oct

26

2018

73 UNGA:Statement by Cuba. Thematic debate on Conventional Weapons. First Committee. New Yor, October 26, 2018.

Mr. Chairman,

We fully endorse the statement by Indonesia on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.

The tendency to increase global military expenditure while hunger and poverty exponentially increase in the world is regrettable.

Last year, global military expenditure amounted to 1.7 billion dollars, while 3,460 million human beings survive in poverty, 821 million people suffer from chronic hunger, 758 million, are illiterate and 844 million, lack basic drinking water services.

Oct

25

2018

73 UNGA:Statement by the Cuban delegation on Agenda Item 76 "Report of the International Court of Justice." New York, October 25, 2018.

Madam Chair,

Cuba endorses the statement by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.

We appreciate the submission of the Report of the International Court of Justice covering the period from August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018 contained in document A / 73/4. We reiterate our commitment to the strict enforcement of International Law.

Oct

24

2018

73 UNGA: Statement by Cuba at Segment on Permanent Sovereignty of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and of Arab population in occupied Syrian Golan over their natural resources. New York, 0ct 24, 2018.

Mr. Chairman,

Cuba endorses the statement by the distinguished delegation of Egypt, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.

The founding objective of the United Nations is to foster peace through political and negotiated settlement of conflicts; to promote development and well-being for all peoples and the promotion and protection of human rights for all, including the right to development.

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