Key facts
- Cuba's Foreign Minister addressed the UN General Assembly.
- The minister called for an end to the U.S. blockade.
- Cuba described the blockade as 'cruel' and 'ruthless'.
At the United Nations General Assembly, Cuba's Foreign Minister called for international support to end the United States' long-standing blockade against the island nation. The minister characterized the blockade as "cruel" and "ruthless," asserting that it hinders Cuba's development and negatively impacts the well-being of its citizens. The appeal was made during a session where Cuba consistently seeks global condemnation of the U.S. policy.