We thank the representative of Malta for introducing (see A/73/PV.42) the report of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (A/73/35).
We express our unwavering solidarity and support to the Palestinian Government and people for the accession of Palestine a…
Cuba aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Bahamas on behalf of the Caribbean Community.
Cuba participated in the negotiations and supported resolutions 61/19 and 70/7, commemorating the bicentennial of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade, which designat…
The Cuban delegation takes this opportunity to pay tribute to the work carried out by the Ambassadors of the United Arab Emirates and Georgia, who served as the co-Chairs of the intergovernmental negotiations process on Security Council reform during the seventy- second session. We congratulate the …
The Cuban delegation associates itself with the statement made by the representative of Algeria on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.
We would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to Ambassadors Vladimir Drobnjak of Croatia and María Emma Mejía Vélez of Colombia, …
We are grateful to China for holding this open debate on such an important topic.
We align ourselves with the statement made by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.
We believe that, in confronting global challenges and threa…
Cuba recognizes and supports the important work of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in pursuit of sustainable peace and development, as well as the advances made during the recent period. The achievement of the objective of nuclear disarmament has been and will continue to be the highes…
Before adopting any decision, it should be crystal clear to all Member States that proposals presented under item 43 of the agenda of the seventy-third session of the General Assembly, on the necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed against Cuba, are important quest…
We deeply thank all those who have expressed their rejection of the blockade imposed against our country. To the citizens of all nations, and to the growing majority of Americans who have joined us in this cause for peace, justice, goodwill and human dignity, and in the name of the heroic, selfless …
I wish to express my condolences to the people and the authorities of the City of Pittsburgh, the State of Pennsylvania and the United States for the events that transpired in the Tree of Life Synagogue, in which 11 people were killed. We also express our condolences to the people and the Government…
The delegation of Cuba takes note of the report of the
Secretary-General (A/73/335) and expresses its firm commitment to the fight against impunity for crimes affecting the international community.
The current situation in the world, as well as the events of the past several years, clearly demonst…
Cuba aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.
The Republic of Cuba welcomes the introduction of the report of the International Court of Justice for the period 1 August 2017 to 31 July 201…
We thank the Secretary-General for presenting his report on the work of the Organization (A/73/1) (see A/73/PV.6), and we convey to him our appreciation for the work he has done during his term.
During the high-level general debate of the seventy-third session, the General Assembly became the focus…
At the outset, we would like to congratulate you, Madam President, on your election to preside over the General Assembly at its seventy-third session.
The delegation of Cuba is also grateful for the possibility to take the floor to explain its vote.
We wish first to recall that the issue of the so…
We appreciate the convening of today’s high- level meeting and thank Kazakhstan for promoting and working assiduously to convene it.
Cuba reiterates its deep concern about the growing danger posed by the existence of nuclear weapons and their threat to the survival of humankind. It is very worrying…
We endorse the statement delivered by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.
Cuba is firmly committed to the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes and their prevention through mediation. The most effective way in whi…
I will be brief.
The delegation of the United States talks of fallacies, yet it would appear that it is suffering from pathological amnesia. The images of torture and the violations suffered by its prisoners are not fallacies. They are a reality that the entire world can appreciate. The United Stat…
At the outset, Cuba would like to congratulate Ms. Bachelet on her appointment as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. We trust that her proven experience and knowledge will ensure that she carries out her tasks in an exemplary fashion without the double standards, politicization and s…
We support the statement delivered by delegation of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.
Cuba expresses its deep concern about the dangerous deterioration of the situation of the Middle East since the last open debate on the issue (see S/PV.8244).…
Cuba firmly supports the collective efforts of the United Nations in its fight against terrorism. The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy is a milestone in confronting the scourge of terrorism internationally and respects the central role played by the General Assembly in this task. We …
The delegation of Cuba is grateful to the President of the General Assembly for his good offices in convening this meeting and for the efforts of the Secretary-General in preparing his latest report on the responsibility to protect (A/72/884).
Cuba has repeatedly stated that the issue of the respon…
