ChinaOn October 28, Cuban President Díaz-Canel posted a statement welcoming the resolution's adoption and urging the United States to immediately end its economic blockade of Cuba, which he described as lasting more than 60 years. He stressed that the Cuban people would never submit to US blockade, threats and bullying.
Broadcast 29 October 2026 · Event date 28 October 2026
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On October 28, Cuban President Díaz-Canel posted a statement welcoming the resolution's adoption and urging the United States to immediately end its economic blockade of Cuba, which he described as lasting more than 60 years. He stressed that the Cuban people would never submit to US blockade, threats and bullying.
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On the 28th, the United Nations General Assembly again adopted a resolution by an overwhelming majority of 130 votes in favor, 17 against and 25 abstentions, urging the United States to end its economic, commercial and financial blockade of Cuba. This was the General Assembly’s 34th consecutive adoption of a similar resolution. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel posted on the 28th welcoming the resolution’s adoption and urging the United States to immediately end its economic blockade of Cuba, which has lasted for more than 60 years. He stressed that in the face of the United States’ blockade, threats and bullying, the Cuban people would never yield.Original Chinese quote
古巴国家主席迪亚斯-卡内尔28日发文，欢迎该决议获通过，敦促美国立即结束对古巴长达60余年的经济封锁。他强调，面对美国的封锁、威胁和欺凌，古巴人民绝不屈服。