Cuba and China Aim to Strengthen Special Friendship with Foreign Minister's Visit

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez arrives in China today on an official visit serving as a Special Envoy of the Communist Party and the Government of the island.

The presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs is expected to further deepen the high level of political trust between both nations and review matters of mutual interest as part of their ongoing cooperation in building a China-Cuba community with a shared future.

Havana has repeatedly expressed gratitude for the support and solidarity of the Chinese government, acknowledging not only its backing in multilateral forums but also its pragmatic collaboration across multiple sectors amid the intensification of the embargo against the island.

In fact, last week China rejected the latest round of sanctions imposed by the United States against individuals and entities connected to cooperation with Cuba, including two Chinese companies.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that cooperation between Beijing and Havana is legitimate and transparent.

The spokesperson expressed China's firm opposition to illegal unilateral sanctions that lack foundation under international law and do not carry authorization from the United Nations Security Council.

Furthermore, he rejected Washington's long-arm jurisdiction and its actions aimed at interfering with and obstructing bilateral cooperation.

Guo reiterated China's support for Cuba's efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and oppose external interference.

During his visit to Beijing last February, the Cuban foreign minister highlighted that socialist China consolidates itself as a bastion of peace and multilateralism, representing a factor of stability, balance, and opportunity globally.

He emphasized that the Asian nation "is a beacon of hope for the Global South, particularly for Latin America and the Caribbean, as a major, open, and inclusive country willing to share the opportunities generated by its extraordinary development."

Rodríguez underscored the honor for Cuba in being the first country in the Western Hemisphere to establish diplomatic ties with China, as well as the first to build a bilateral community with a shared future.

He also noted that high-level consensus serves as the fundamental strategic axis for developing bilateral relations, which have fostered "strengthened strategic communication, political guidance, and significant momentum for the bilateral agenda and the pursuit of joint, viable solutions."