The Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations denounced the impact of the United States’ economic, commercial, and financial blockade on maritime security at the Security Council during the open debate held on April 27th.
According to a statement released by the Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations on its Facebook page, Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cuba to the UN, emphasized the strategic importance of the issue and its global implications, especially for developing countries and small island states.
The diplomat warned about the coercive and extraterritorial measures of the U.S. government that restrict Cuba’s maritime trade, particularly the provisions aimed at preventing fuel supplies, which also affect third-party states and companies.
He condemned the acts of piracy and terrorism against oil tankers and their crews in the Caribbean Sea, which violate international law and freedom of navigation and constitute a direct threat to international maritime security.
Soberón Guzmán reaffirmed Cuba’s sovereign right to trade freely with any nation, without external interference, and denounced the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States, which violates the sovereignty of states and limits their aspirations for sustainable development.
During his remarks, he referred to the escalating tensions in the Middle East, warning of the additional risks they pose to maritime security, and reiterated the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.
The Cuban representative highlighted the importance of the International Maritime Organization’s role in promoting the safety of navigation and called for strengthening international cooperation to address common challenges and ensure a safe and sustainable maritime environment.
[ SOURCE: AGENCIA CUBANA DE NOTICIAS ]
