Discussions covered preparations for the 20th NAM Summit, progress toward an international convention on the right to development, the ongoing 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), and other issues of interest to member states.

Regarding the situation in Cuba, Ambassador Ernesto Soberon, Permanent Representative of Cuba to the United Nations, said the United States continues to tighten sanctions, particularly in energy, trade and tourism, severely affecting Cuba’s socio-economic conditions and the daily lives of its people, especially in essential areas such as food and healthcare.

In response, Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, expressed deep sympathy with the challenges facing Cuba and said Vietnam has been providing practical support in agriculture and energy to help ease difficulties for the Cuban people. He called on NAM member states to uphold solidarity, continue supporting Cuba and oppose unilateral embargoes and sanctions, while also backing dialogue between Cuba and the United States on the basis of mutual respect, for peace, stability and the interests of the people.

As the meeting coincided with the 51st anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification, the ambassador expressed appreciation for the solidarity and support extended by the Non-Aligned Movement to Vietnam during its struggles for independence and in post-war national reconstruction and development. He particularly highlighted Cuba’s steadfast support, recalling the statement by Fidel Castro: “For Vietnam, Cuba is willing to give its own blood.”

Also at the meeting, in his capacity as president of the 11th NPT Review Conference, Ambassador Do Hung Viet briefed NAM member states on recent developments, noting a complex international environment and challenges in building consensus.

He urged NAM members to continue playing an active role, engage in constructive dialogue and coordinate efforts to ensure the conference achieves balanced and substantive outcomes, thereby strengthening confidence in the nuclear non-proliferation mechanism.

"The Ambassador urged NAM member states to continue playing an active role, engage in constructive dialogue, and coordinate efforts to ensure the Conference achieves balanced and substantive outcomes, thereby strengthening confidence in the nuclear non-proliferation mechanism."

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