In their statements before the United Nations’ primary deliberative body, they criticized unilateral coercive measures and urged that differences between states be resolved through dialogue.

Algeria stated that the U.S. blockade hinders Cuba’s efforts to meet the Sustainable Development Goals, while Malaysia emphasized the importance of adhering to international law and the UN Charter.

The African nation also expressed concern regarding restrictions on fuel supplies and financial transactions involving the Caribbean country, as well as secondary measures targeting third parties—all of which are components of the intensified embargo that has been in place for over three decades.

Speaking during the General Assembly debate, Timor-Leste acknowledged Cuba’s solidarity across various sectors and called for the resolution of differences through dialogue and diplomacy.

For its part, Zimbabwe condemned the extraterritorial reach of the blockade imposed on the island, denouncing it as a violation of the principles of the UN Charter.

Several countries from various continents have indicated that they will support the resolution against the embargo tomorrow—a policy that has also been rejected by various multilateral and regional bodies, including the Non-Aligned Movement, the Group of 77 plus China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the African Group at the UN.

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