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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Beijing, February 5 (Xinhua) — China firmly supports Cuba in defending its national sovereignty and security, and opposes unjustified interference by external forces and any attempts to deprive the Cuban people of their rights to existence and development. This was stated in Beijing on Thursday by Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China.
Wang Yi made the relevant statements during talks with the special envoy of the Communist Party of Cuba and the government of this country, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, who also holds the posts of member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that Cuba has long been persistently searching for a socialist path that suits its national conditions, and the country's inherent spirit of fearlessness in the face of brute force and difficulties has won wide respect from the international community.
Wang Yi emphasized that, amidst a volatile international environment, China and Cuba have consistently maintained sincere mutual trust and overcome difficult times together, having solemnly celebrated the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations last year. The situation in Latin America is currently undergoing complex and profound changes, the Chinese Foreign Minister noted, stating that upholding fairness and justice is a tradition of Chinese diplomacy.
China is ready to work with Cuba to implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state, continue to provide Cuba with all possible support and assistance, strengthen and develop bilateral friendly ties, and make new efforts with like-minded countries to strengthen the unity of the Global South and safeguard peace in the region and around the world, Wang Yi noted.
B. Rodríguez Parrilla, for his part, noted that Cuba and China are brothers and comrades. He expressed gratitude to China for its steadfast support of the Cuban people in resisting the external blockade and sanctions, as well as for its valuable assistance in Cuba's socioeconomic development.
According to the Cuban diplomat, Cuba is proud to be the first country in the Western Hemisphere to establish diplomatic relations with China and establish a bilateral community of shared destiny with it. Cuba supports the concept of a community of shared destiny for humanity and the four major global initiatives, added B. Rodríguez Parrilla.
He also assured that Cuba firmly adheres to the one-China principle, opposes the separatist activities of supporters of “Taiwan independence,” and is ready to work with China to implement the important consensus reached by the heads of state, strengthening cooperation in all areas. –0–
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