Beijing, Nov 11 (Prensa Latina) China today underlined its support for Cuba in defending its sovereignty and legitimate rights, as well as in its opposition to the blockade, sanctions and external interference.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno RodrÃguez, as special envoy of the Cuban Communist Party and government, held separate talks here with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, and with Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, the country’s top advisory body.
The Chinese foreign minister stated that, regardless of how the international situation develops, Beijing will maintain its support for Havana in the face of coercive measures and external interference.
Wang Yi noted that, under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of both countries, relations between the two parties and states continue to develop and traditional friendship gains new momentum.
He also expressed his country’s willingness to work with Cuba to implement the agreements reached by their respective leaders, strengthen bilateral ties, and build a closer community with a shared future.
Wang Yi expressed the willingness to strengthen communication and coordination on multilateral issues, maintain mutual support in these areas, and jointly oppose power politics and unilateral actions.
He also advocated for promoting unity and strengthening the Global South, as well as fostering a fairer and more reasonable global governance system.
At another point, Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), also reaffirmed support for Cuba in the fight against US sanctions and blockade, and thanked Havana for its continued support on issues of fundamental interest to Beijing.
He noted that relations between the two countries reached new milestones under the strategic guidance of their respective top leaders and highlighted the high-level meetings as drivers of bilateral cooperation.
He emphasized China’s willingness to maintain a long-term policy of friendship with Cuba, regardless of changes in the international landscape.
Furthermore, he expressed his confidence that the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) will continue to guide the people in the construction of socialism and will achieve new accomplishments in that process.
Havana has repeatedly expressed its gratitude for the support and solidarity of the Chinese government, not only for its participation in multilateral forums, but also for its pragmatic collaboration in multiple sectors amidst the tightening of the blockade against the island.
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