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Cuban Parliament Urges Global Defense of Peace and Sovereignty

From Granma · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Cuban Parliament has called for increased global efforts to defend peace and sovereignty.
  • Parliamentary diplomacy is seen as a vital tool for building international solidarity against aggressive policies.
  • The call was made during the "Fidel and Parliamentary Diplomacy" forum, part of an international colloquium on Fidel Castro's legacy.

Cuba's Parliament has issued a strong call for a unified global front in defending peace and national sovereignty. The appeal, made during an international forum, emphasizes the critical role of parliamentary diplomacy in fostering international cooperation and countering perceived aggression.

Esteban Lazo Hernández, speaking at the "Fidel and Parliamentary Diplomacy" forum, highlighted parliamentary diplomacy as an essential instrument. He argued that it serves to articulate international solidarity, thereby enabling nations to collectively confront policies that threaten their autonomy and stability. The forum itself was convened as part of the I International Colloquium Fidel: legacy and future.

The Cuban Parliament's stance underscores its commitment to multilateralism and the principles of non-interference. By advocating for enhanced global cooperation, the assembly seeks to build alliances that support the right of nations to self-determination and peaceful coexistence, framing these efforts as a direct response to what it describes as policies of aggression directed at Cuba.

Parliamentary diplomacy is a tool for articulating international solidarity and confronting policies of aggression against Cuba.

— Esteban Lazo HernándezSpeaking at the "Fidel and Parliamentary Diplomacy" forum, Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba, described the function of parliamentary diplomacy.
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Originally published by Granma in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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