Cuba elected member of UN Human Rights Council

Cuba secured 146 votes and is one of the countries that scored the highest number of votes.

Reacting to the development on twitter, Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, revealed that the move constitutes recognition from the world of the humanist work of the Revolution of the Carribbean island.

He assured that they will continue on their path towards building a more just society for all.

For his part, Rodolfo Benítez, general director of Multilateral Affairs and International Law of the Cuban Foreign Ministry, expressed his desire to defend within the Council the interests of alliances, such as the Non-Aligned Movement, the G-77 and China, as well as those of other nations of the Global South.

He noted that Cuba, which is the largest of the Antilles, will become a member of the organization for the period 2024-2026 for the sixth time after waiting for two years in accordance with the provisions.

Previously, he noted that his country was elected during the period of 2021-2023, but its history in that organisation dates back to its founding in 2006 and until 2009.

He added that then they joined it again from 2009-2012, 2014-2016 and 2017-2019.

“Furthermore, the Cuban government and its embassy in Banjul have expressed gratitude to all nations, particularly African countries that gave their support in electing them to join the UN Human Rights Council.”