Within the framework of the High-Level Segment of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez carried out a diplomatic agenda aimed at consolidating historical ties and denouncing the economic aggression of the United States against the Caribbean island.
During his speeches and bilateral meetings in Geneva, Switzerland, the Cuban Foreign Minister placed special emphasis on defending multilateralism and respecting the principles of the UN Charter, reaffirming the country’s active role in international organizations.
During the day, he held talks with the foreign ministers of Palestine, Varsen Aghabekian Shahin; Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev; and Timor-Leste, Bendito Freitas. These meetings reaffirmed the bonds of fraternity between the nations.
“We particularly denounce Israel’s genocide against the Palestinians and our firm commitment to peace, the recognition of an independent Palestinian state, and the return of the refugees,” the Cuban Foreign Minister stated on his social media accounts.
Furthermore, the Cuban Foreign Minister met with Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of the UN Office at Geneva, and exchanged views with Rebecca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). During the latter meeting, Rodríguez expressed his gratitude for the technical assistance received from UNCTAD.
The Cuban diplomat also met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres; UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk; the foreign ministers of Senegal, Cheikh Niang; Indonesia, Sugiono; South Africa, Ronald Lamola; Angola, Tete António; Venezuela, Yván Gil; and the Maldives, Abdulla Khaleel; as well as the Deputy Foreign Minister of Portugal, Ana Isabel Xavier.
It is worth noting that in all diplomatic meetings, the Cuban official warned about the United States’ blockade of oil imports from Cuba. On January 29, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring Cuba a supposed unusual and extraordinary threat to US national security.
This measure empowers Washington to impose sanctions on goods from countries that supply crude oil to Cuba, exacerbating the impact of a blockade that has already severely affected the Cuban economy and daily life. The measure directly impacted the country’s energy situation by hindering fuel supplies.
IMAGE CREDIT: During the day, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez held talks with the foreign ministers of Palestine, Varsen Aghabekian Shahin; Kyrgyzstan, Jeenbek Kulubaev; and Timor-Leste, Bendito Freitas. Photo: @BrunoRguezP
[ SOURCE: teleSUR ]
