Cuba appreciates solidarity from parliaments of the world

Havana, Jan 16 (RHC) The President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba, Esteban Lazo, expressed gratitude for the statements made by parliamentarians and legislative bodies around the world in support and solidarity with his country.

Legislators and parliamentarians from all regions have expressed their approval of the removal of Cuba from the U.S. State Department’s list of alleged supporters of terrorism. They have also reiterated their opposition to the embargo imposed by the northern power.

The President of the National Assembly of Namibia, Peter Katja-vivi, stated that he viewed Washington's decision as a positive step forward for the future of relations between Cuba and the United States.

Colombian senator Gloria Flórez emphasized in a post on X, that justice is served to those who have worked tirelessly for peace in her nation and should not have been included in the list.

She stated that Colombians, while not all of them are to blame, should apologize for the atrocities committed by the government of Iván Duque. In this regard, she pointed out the significance of correcting the damage inflicted by the unjust treatment of the Cuban population.

The president of the Peru-Cuba Parliamentary Friendship League, Silvana Robles, expressed her agreement with the recent decision of the U.S. government.

She argued that the inclusion of Cuba on the list was an arbitrary decision that should not have been made. She recalled, however, that the removal of this designation does not end the economic, trade, and financial embargo imposed on the island.

On January 12, the Biden administration removed Cuba from the list of countries subject to unilateral sanctions, among other measures. However, the economic embargo and a significant portion of the numerous coercive measures implemented since 2017 to reinforce it, remain in effect.

This decision by the United States was seen by Havana as a step in the right direction, albeit limited and belated.

In a statement issued by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Caribbean island emphasized the pressing need to lift the embargo, and the importance of fostering bilateral relations based on mutual respect and the right to self-governance.  (Source: Prensa Latina)