Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, speaks at the event (Photo: VNA)At a debate on the necessityof ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the USagainst Cuba (called Item 36) on November 2 as part of the UN GeneralAssembly’s 77th session, Giang emphasised that the embargo violates international law and the basic principles of the UN Charter, and goes against a common desire for equal relations between countries.
From its traumatic experience, Vietnam fights against all forms of embargo and unilateral imposition on asovereign nation, the diplomat said, calling for the promotion of dialogue and trust building, and urging the US to end the embargo and reverse itscurrent policy towards Cuba.
He also reaffirmed Vietnam's support, friendship,cooperation and solidarity with the Cuban people as well as its commitment toupholding the principles of international law.
At the event, the majority of countries called for an end to the embargo imposed on Cuba over the past six decades and shared difficulties facing the Cuban people due to the embargo.|
The UN General Assembly has discussed Item 36 since 1992and approved a resolution on the matter, which was joined and supported by alarge number of member states./.
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