Hanoi: Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes met with the Vietnamese media in Hanoi to present a draft resolution Cuba plans to submit to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The draft resolution, known as Resolution A/80/L.6, calls for an end to the US economic, commercial, and financial embargo on Cuba. This resolution is scheduled to be discussed and voted on by the UNGA on October 28-29.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the Cuban ambassador outlined the details of the resolution during the meeting, emphasizing its importance for the Caribbean nation. The embargo, which has been in place for decades, has been a point of contention between Cuba and the United States, affecting various aspects of Cuba’s economy and international relations. The presentation of the draft resolution signifies Cuba’s ongoing efforts to rally international support against the embargo and seek a resolution through diplomatic channels at the UN.