The ZAST strongly condemned the tightened economic, financial, and commercial US blockade, which causes suffering to innocent civilians, undermines national development, and violates the fundamental principles of sovereign equality, non-interference, and peaceful coexistence among nations.

The statement expresses that as a people who have suffered the painful consequences of illegal sanctions, the people of Zimbabwe understand the devastating humanitarian, economic, and social impact of externally imposed coercive measures.

It added, we unconditionally support Cuba in its legitimate struggle for economic justice, sovereignty, dignity, and self-determination.

The ZAST rejects the instrumentalization of economic power as a tool of political coercion.

Such actions are contrary to the spirit of the United Nations Charter, international law, and humanity’s collective aspirations for peace, development, and mutual respect.

We call on the international community, progressive movements, civil society organizations, and all justice advocates worldwide to raise a single voice against the US blockade against Cuba.

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