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Cuba condemns in Geneva tightening of US blockade

Published on: September 16, 2021
13:12

Geneva, Sept 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's permanent representative at the United Nations here, Juan Antonio Quintanilla, on Thursday condemned the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on his country for nearly 60 years.

Russia-Belarus ministerial council approves 28 cooperation projects

Published on: September 10, 2021
13:24

Minsk, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Friday that the strengthening of integration within the Union State between Russia and Belarus was approved on the basis of 28 cooperation programs.

Ethiopia thanks Cuba for support at Human Rights Council

Published on: August 14, 2021
10:40

Havana, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's support for Ethiopia at the United Nations Human Rights Council on July 13 was appreciated by Ambassador in Havana Shibru Mamo.

Haiti’s Electoral Council announces elections for November 7

Published on: August 12, 2021
07:36

Port-au-Prince, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) announced that the general elections will be held on November 7, along with the constitutional referendum, according to a document circulating on social media on Thursday.

UN Security Council extends its mission in Yemen

Published on: July 14, 2021
17:13

United Nations, Jul 14 (Prensa Latina) The UN Security Council on Wednesday approved a resolution to renew the mandate of its mission in Yemen, which will be extended until July 15, 2022.

European Union commends joint agreement on Syria at UN

Published on: July 10, 2021
12:32

Brussels, Jul 10 (Prensa Latina) The European Union (EU) on Saturday commended the agreement reached on Friday by the United Nations Security Council that guarantees the extension of cross-border humanitarian aid to Syria for one year.

Lebanese government defends Hezbollah

Published on: July 9, 2021
10:24

Beirut, Jul 9 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese government defended the military political organization of Hezbollah or Party of God, during a session of the UN Human Rights Council, according to reports released by local media on Friday.

Egypt wants binding agreement with Ethiopia on dam

Published on: July 8, 2021
08:01

Cairo, Jul 8 (Prensa Latina) Egypt on Thursday urges the UN Security Council to demand a binding agreement to the parties involved in the dispute over the construction of the Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) in Ethiopia.

FAO Council advocates more efficiency and transparency

Published on: June 29, 2021
13:15

Rome, Jun 29 (Prensa Latina) The new president of the FAO Council, Hans Hoogeveen, on Tuesday highlighted as a priority during his two-year term to work efficiently and transparently to build bridges.

Cuba calls to fight human rights politicization and selectivity

Published on: June 22, 2021
15:07

Geneva, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Permanent Representative at the UN-Geneva, Juan Antonio Quintanilla, on Tuesday called the Human Rights Council to dismiss politicization and selectivity when addressing this sensitive issue.

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