Syria described as genocidal and terrorist blockade against Cuba

Damascus, February 7 (RHC)-- The Syrian Foreign Ministry condemned Monday the blockade imposed by the United States against the Caribbean nation and considered that it constitutes an act of economic terrorism and genocide.

"We reiterate our firm rejection and condemnation of the blockade that violates international law and the most elementary human rights," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement issued on Monday.

The note urged the international community to act immediately to put an end to this criminal and immoral policy of Washington.  "This genocidal U.S. policy seeks to curtail the legitimate rights of the Cuban people to defend their sovereignty and stability without U.S. hegemony."

The Foreign Ministry expressed its confidence in the Cuban people, who have been facing this illegal blockade for more than 60 years, will continue to preserve their sovereignty and will frustrate its objectives.