Beijing, Nov 10 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez arrives in China today on an official visit as Special Envoy of the Communist Party and Government of the island.
The presence of the Foreign Minister is expected to further strengthen the high level of political trust between the two countries and allow for a review of matters of mutual interest as part of cooperation in building a Cuba-China community with a shared future.
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.
In fact, last week China rejected the latest round of sanctions imposed by the United States against individuals and entities linked to cooperation with Cuba, including two companies from the Asian country.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun affirmed that cooperation between Beijing and Havana is legitimate and transparent.
The spokesman expressed China’s firm opposition to the illegal unilateral sanctions that lack any basis in international law and are not authorized by the United Nations Security Council.
He also rejected the so-called far-reaching jurisdiction and Washington’s actions to interfere with and hinder cooperation between the two countries.
Guo reiterated China’s support for Cuba’s efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and oppose external interference.
During his visit to Beijing last February, the Cuban Foreign Minister highlighted that socialist China is consolidating itself as a bastion of peace and multilateralism and represents a factor of stability, balance and opportunity at the global level.
He emphasized that this Asian country “is a beacon of hope for the Global South, particularly for Latin America and the Caribbean, as a great, open, and inclusive country that is willing to share the opportunities provided by its extraordinary development.”
Rodríguez emphasized the honor it represents for Cuba to be the first country in the Western Hemisphere to establish ties with China and the first also to establish a community of shared future in the bilateral order.
He also noted that high-level consensus is the fundamental strategic axis for the development of bilateral relations, which has allowed “a strengthening of strategic communication, a political orientation and a notable boost to the bilateral agenda and the search for joint and viable solutions.”
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