In a message posted on the social network X, Rodriguez stated that the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs should be guided by the defense of international law and peace promoted by the European bloc, and adopt a position consistent with these principles in her statements regarding Cuba.

  The Foreign Minister criticized the lack of concern and support for the numerous European companies and citizens being threatened and harmed by the latest US measures, which are clearly extraterritorial and illegal.

  The Foreign Minister emphasized that “the sovereign and deep transformations that have taken place in Cuba in recent decades, with broad popular consensus, are part of our domestic affairs.”

  However, the Cuban Foreign Minister expressed his gratitude for the humanitarian aid offered by the EU and several of its member states, as well as their contribution to the development of existing bilateral cooperation, underpinned by the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement.

  “We agree that it privides several avenues for comprehensive dialogue, allowing us to exchange views on our differences and maintain a relationship always based on respect, equality, and reciprocity,” Rodriguez stated.

  Cuba will continue to pursue a relationship with the EU based on these principles, the Foreign Minister concluded.

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