| Date | 29 October 2008 |
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| Started | 10:00 |
| Ended | 13:20 |
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Agenda item 19
Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba
Report of the Secretary-General (A/63/93)
Draft resolution (A/63/L.4)
Mr. Ashe (Antigua and Barbuda)
It is an honour for me to speak on behalf of the Group of 77 and China in the General Assembly on agenda item 19, "Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba".
The heads of State and Government of the Group of 77 and China have repeatedly condemned the use of economic coercive measures designed to prevent countries from exercising their right to decide their own political, economic and social systems, and have called on all countries not to recognize unilateral extraterritorial laws enacted that have imposed sanctions on other States and foreign companies.
Our heads of State and Government have also recognized that the embargo has caused and continues to cause a high degree of economic and financial damage, which has had a negative impact on the welfare and well-being of the people of Cuba. The Group reiterates its call upon the Government of the United States to put an end to the embargo.
The promulgation of such acts not only undermines the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and international law, but also severely threatens freedom of trade and investment. The Group urges the United States to effect change in its dealings with the Republic of Cuba in a meaningful way by ending the embargo.
The Group is committed to working towards a better world for all in which nations, large and small, coexist peacefully. The achievement of such peaceful coexistence among nations requires adherence by all nations to the rule of law, including international law.
The embargo against Cuba contravenes the fundamental norms of international law, international humanitarian law, the Charter of the United Nations and the norms and principles governing peaceful relations among States. Its continued imposition violates the principles of the sovereign equality of States and of non-intervention and non-interference in each other's domestic affairs.
We believe that the replacement of the embargo with diplomatic dialogue and cooperation will promote meaningful exchange and partnership between countries whose destinies are linked by history and geography.
Considering the impact that the embargo has had on everyday life of the Cuban people, the overwhelming majority of Member States are here today in support of the draft resolution on the necessity of ending it. The Group of 77 and China will again support the draft resolution before us today and would urge all Member States in good conscience to join us in that endeavour.
The President
Before giving the floor to the next speaker, I would like to propose that the list of speakers for the debate on this item be closed.
Mr. Abdelaziz (Egypt)
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