Cuba Questions European Union’s Double Standards on US Blockade

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez today questioned the European Union’s (EU) double standards. For failing to recognize that the US blockade is the main cause of the difficult situation facing the island.

In a message posted on the social network X, Rodríguez stated that the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs should be guided by the defense of international law and peace promoted by the European bloc. To adopt a position consistent with these principles in his statements regarding Cuba.

The Foreign Minister criticized the lack of concern and support for the numerous European companies and citizens being threatened and harmed by the latest US measures. Which are clearly extraterritorial and illegal.

Also the Foreign Minister emphasized that “the sovereign and profound transformations that have taken place in Cuba in recent decades. With broad popular consensus, are part of our internal affairs.”

However, the Cuban Foreign Minister expressed gratitude for the humanitarian aid offered by the EU and several of its member states. As well as their contribution to the development of existing bilateral cooperation. Endorsed by the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement.

“We agree that it offers multiple avenues for comprehensive dialogue. To exchange views on our differences and maintain a relationship always based on respect, equality, and reciprocity,” Rodríguez stated.

Cuba will continue to pursue a relationship with the European Union based on these principles, the Foreign Minister concluded.

The hardening of US policy toward Cuba has materialized through executive orders that broaden the scope of the embargo. Including secondary sanctions with extraterritorial reach.

These provisions allow for the penalization of entities in third countries that maintain commercial or financial ties with the island. Which contravenes principles of international law by attempting to impose national jurisdiction beyond the borders of the United States.

With information from Prensa Latina

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