At the session, Cuba reiterated its commitment to carry out the objectives and implementation established by the UN for the 2030 Agenda, especially in industrial and sustainable development.
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Cuban diplomat Marlen Redondo pointed out during the current session of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Vienna, that Cuba continues to face important challenges and obstacles to achieve sustainable development.
Redondo stressed that among these challenges are the epidemiological situation suffered by the world caused by the pandemic, along with the double condition of Cuba as a small island state and a low-income country.
She adds that Cuba suffers one of the most severe and prolonged system of unilateral sanctions applied against any State, referring to the economic and financial blockade imposed for 60 years by the United States.
The Cuban diplomat further denounced the tightening of this siege by the previous U.S. administration of Donald Trump.
She also highlighted Cuba's efforts for the development of its economic, social and environmental progress.
Redondo declared that this persistence is based on the will of state policy and the knowledge of the professionals in society along with the importance of specific alliances that assist in the path towards sustainable development.