The key facts

  • Wang Yi said China will support Cuba's sovereignty regardless of changes in the international situation
  • Rodriguez reaffirmed Havana's commitment to the 'one China' principle
  • The two sides agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation and coordination on international issues

Talks in Beijing

China has pledged Cuba unwavering support in resisting sanctions, blockades and foreign interference amid US pressure on Havana. The statement was made by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during talks in Beijing with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, who arrived in China as a special envoy of the Communist Party and government of Cuba, Anadolu reports, citing a statement by China's foreign ministry.

Statements by the two sides

According to Wang Yi, Beijing will firmly support Havana in defending its national sovereignty and legitimate rights and interests regardless of changes in the international situation. He also spoke positively of Cuba's commitment to preserving its independence and resisting pressure from major powers while pursuing the socialist path in line with its national conditions, and called for closer coordination between the two countries in countering unilateral actions and strengthening the solidarity of Global South nations.

Havana's position and agreements

Rodriguez thanked Beijing for its support of Cuba's development, above all in countering external sanctions and interference. He reaffirmed Havana's commitment to the 'one China' principle and its opposition to interference in China's internal affairs, and also endorsed Xi Jinping's concept of a community with a shared future for mankind and the Chinese leader's four global initiatives. The two sides agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation and strengthen coordination on international and regional issues. Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga also took part in the talks.