Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, spoke during the open debate of the UN Security Council on upholding the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter

Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, addressed the UN Security Council’s open debate on upholding the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, where he called for strengthening multilateralism, international law, and the Organization’s central role in preserving international peace and security.

In his remarks, he acknowledged China’s leadership in convening the debate and linked the defense of the international order to the need to address conflicts and threats affecting global stability.

In his speech, the Foreign Minister denounced U.S. policy toward Cuba, which he described as a violation of international law and a threat to regional peace. Rodríguez Parrilla rejected the indictment against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, considering it a politically motivated decision, and warned of its possible use as a pretext to justify military aggression against the island. He also noted that the energy blockade and the tightening of the embargo have serious humanitarian consequences for the Cuban population.

The Cuban foreign minister reiterated that Cuba does not pose a threat to the United States and reaffirmed the country’s willingness to engage in bilateral dialogue on issues of mutual interest, always on the basis of respect for sovereignty and non-interference. Finally, he called on the international community, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Global South, the UN Security Council, and the UN General Assembly to take action to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe or military aggression against Cuba.