Havana, June 11 (ACN) Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, head of Foreign Relations of Cuba, highlighted today at the meeting of the Brics Ministerial Council, which is meeting in Russia, the importance and need to continue strengthening integration and cooperation, in pursuit of a just, democratic and equitable international order.
The Cuban Foreign Minister reported in Ethiopia and Iran), on the basis of multilateralism and respect for diversity.
According to the Prensa Latina news agency, Rodríguez Parrilla also reiterated the Caribbean nation’s willingness to share with the Brics its modest experience and results in areas such as the medical, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, for the benefit of all countries in the South.
He recognized Cuba’s excellent relations with the 10 States that make up the group, and stressed that the island is part of long-range initiatives promoted by the members of the BRICS, such as the Belt and Road Initiative and the Eurasian Economic Union, in Observer quality.
“We have bilateral ties in important areas that will contribute to the achievement of the goals established in our National Social and Economic Plan for the year 2030, as well as the Sustainable Development Goals,” he said.
The Cuban Minister referred to the impact of the unilateral measures of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed for more than 60 years by the United States Government, and denounced that this has intensified to unprecedented levels.
Despite this, he stated that the Cuban people do not give up their dreams of building a better country for everyone and for the good of all, and in that effort, they thanked the fraternal support of the BRICS countries and many others on the planet.
Finally, he reiterated his best wishes and success to the Russian authorities in their performance during the pro tempore presidency of the BRICS, as well as during the celebration of their XVI Summit, scheduled for October 22 to 24, 2024, in the city of Kazan. .
