“We reiterate Cuba’s commitment to free, universal, and inclusive education, and to the respect, promotion, and protection of this fundamental human right for the development of humanity,” Rodriguez stated on his Twitter account.

“It is unacceptable that even today, 244 million young people worldwide are out of school and 617 million children and adolescents cannot read or have basic math skills,” added the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Cuban diplomat also emphasized the need to strengthen this right as a means to promote a culture of peace, understanding, and non-discrimination.

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