Vietnam, int'l community called for an end to the embargo against Cuba at the UN General Assembly
WVR - On November 1-2, at the United Nations (UN) headquarters, New York, USA, the 78th UN General Assembly discussed “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba”.
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| Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nation delivered a speech. (Photo: VNA) |
At the meeting, participating member countries and groups of countries shared the difficulties faced by the Cuban people due to the prolonged negative impact of the embargo imposed on their nation in more than six decades so far.
They also called on the US to remove Cuba from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism and immediately end the embargo on Havana, fearing that if the ban is not lifted, Cuba will have difficulty achieving its socio-economic development and sustainable development goals (SDGs).
On Vietnam's consistent stance, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, has joined those of other countries in opposing the US’s economic and trade embargo on Cuba, emphasising that these measures violate international law and run counter to the fundamental principles and norms of the UN Charter. Ambassador Giang reaffirmed Vietnam's opposition to all forms of unilateral imposition and sanctions on sovereign nations.
Expressing his sympathy with Cuba's difficulties, the Vietnamese Ambassador called on the US to lift the embargo, remove Cuba from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism, and reverse its current policies on Cuba, moving towards normalising relations between the two nations based on equality, reciprocity, and respect for each other's sovereignty and political independence. Vietnam stands ready to share its experiences and contribute to promoting dialogue and building trust in this process.
On this occasion, the diplomat reiterated Vietnam’s close cooperation, friendship, and solidarity with the Cuban people.
The UN General Assembly also passed the resolution “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba” with 187 votes in favour, 2 votes against and 1 abstention.
The body has organized the annual debate on the issue and the resolution against the embargo since 1992 with the concencous of most members.
