The VI International Conference on the Balance of the World opened in Havana, Cuba
The ceremony was attended by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez, along with notable guests such as Jorge Arreaza, executive secretary of ALBA-TCP. Jan 28, 2025 Photo: AÑBA – TCP
January 28, 2025 Hour: 9:17 pm
Monsignor Antoine Camilleri conveyed a message from Pope Francis, urging participants to prioritize hope and focus on migrants and displaced persons.
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This Tuesday, the Cuban capital hosted the opening of the VI International Conference on the Balance of the World, gathering 623 delegates from 98 countries.
Convened by the Cuban Presidency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the José Martí Project for Global Solidarity, the event aims to promote dialogue and international cooperation amid socio-economic and environmental challenges.
Professor Héctor Hernández Pardo, coordinator of the José Martí Project, emphasized the importance of fighting for life on the planet and cultivating ideas for global balance. He noted that the forum seeks to reaffirm peoples’ right to self-determination against threats to multinational nationalism.
The ceremony was attended by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodríguez, along with notable guests such as Jorge Arreaza, executive secretary of ALBA-TCP.
Monsignor Antoine Camilleri conveyed a message from Pope Francis, urging participants to prioritize hope and focus on migrants and displaced persons.
Dimitri Georgievich, vice president of international affairs of the Russian Duma, highlighted José Martí as a guide for sovereignty defense.
Venezuelan Minister of Culture Ernesto Villegas addressed rising xenophobia in the U.S., stressing the need to eradicate all forms of supremacism for peace.
Decima Williams, President of the Grenada Senate, advocated discussions on diplomacy, justice, and human rights in a world impacted by climate change and economic sanctions.
She recalled historic independence struggles led by figures like Simón Bolívar and Fidel Castro, calling for a new international economic order.
The conference will run until January 31 and includes keynote lectures and art exhibitions. On its first day, Brazilian theologian Frei Betto lectured on “Justice as a Path to Peace and Balance in the World.”
Additionally, UNESCO awarded the International José Martí Prize to Colombia’s United Parteras Association (Asoparupa) for its commitment to human rights and community welfare.
This meeting is seen as a vital space to address current global challenges and foster constructive dialogue among diverse nations and cultures.
Autor: MLM
Fuente: ALBA - TCP
