Cuba Reaffirms Solidarity with Zimbabwe in Fight Against Unilateral Sanctions

By Edward Makuzva

The Ambassador of Cuba to Zimbabwe, Her Excellency Mrs. Susellys Pérez Mesa, has reiterated the strong bonds of solidarity between Cuba and Zimbabwe in their shared fight against unilateral coercive measures, which she said continue to undermine the right to development in both nations.

Speaking ahead of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly vote on the U.S. blockade against Cuba, Ambassador Pérez Mesa emphasized that the two countries stand united in their resistance to policies that violate international law and hinder economic progress.

“Cuba and Zimbabwe share the battle against unilateral coercive measures and demonstrate solidarity on this important issue, which greatly affects the right to development of both countries,” she said.

“This was recently reaffirmed by both our Foreign Ministers during the High-Level Segment of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.”

The UN General Assembly is set to consider, for the thirty-third time, the resolution titled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the Government of the United States against Cuba.” The vote is scheduled for October 29, and Cuba expects overwhelming support from the global community once again.

Ambassador Pérez Mesa expressed confidence that the international community would continue to stand with Cuba in demanding an end to what she described as “an unjust and illegal blockade” that remains the main obstacle to the island nation’s development.

“This policy, applied for more than 60 years against the Cuban people, contravenes international law,” said ambassador Mesa. “It far exceeds the category of a unilateral coercive measure and constitutes a policy of comprehensive economic aggression aimed at causing scarcity, suffering, and hopelessness among our people — all in an attempt to break their political will and subjugate the nation.”

She further condemned the extraterritorial nature of the blockade, which she said violates the sovereignty of third-party states, including those that wish to freely engage with Cuba in trade and cooperation.

Reaffirming Cuba’s resilience and determination, Ambassador Pérez Mesa concluded with a message of hope and defiance:
“Once again, we shall overcome.”

In strong messages of solidarity, top Cuban leaders have once again expressed unwavering support for Zimbabwe in its ongoing struggle against illegal sanctions, reaffirming the historic bonds of friendship and mutual resistance between the two nations.

Hon. Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of the Council of State and National Assembly of People’s Power, said:

“We reiterate our solidarity with the people, the National Assembly, and the Government of Zimbabwe in the face of the unilateral coercive measures imposed against this African nation, on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Anti-Sanctions Day.”

Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Politburo and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), stated:

“The Communist Party of Cuba joins the SADC countries on the day against the sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe. We reiterate our support for ZANU–PF and this sister nation in the face of these unilateral coercive measures that hinder their legitimate right to development.”

H.E. Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized Cuba’s continued condemnation of the illegal measures:

“Today marks the SADC Anti-Sanctions Day, on which we reaffirm Cuba’s condemnation of unilateral coercive measures imposed on Zimbabwe.
We appreciate the historic stand of SADC members against the U.S. blockade on our people and their leadership in support of that goal within the African Union.”

The Commission on International Relations of the Cuban Parliament also echoed these sentiments, reaffirming Cuba’s steadfast commitment to the principles of sovereignty, equality, and mutual respect among nations.