The resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly at ameeting the same day with 184 votes in favour, 2 against, and 3 abstentions.
Addressing the meeting, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy, PermanentRepresentative of Vietnam to the UN, underscored that economic, commercial andfinancial embargo against Cuba, imposed in 1962, runs against international lawand fundamental principles of the UN Charter.
This is an unfair and longest unilateral sanction system imposed againsta country in the modern world history, he noted, adding that the embargo hasresulted in great losses to Cuba, causing many difficulties to many generationsof Cuban people.
Vietnam and the international community called on the US to immediatelyend the unilateral embargo against Cuba and let the country make equal and fairengagement into economic and trade relationships in line with internationallaw, stated Quy.
He lauded Cuba’s willingness to continue dialogue andcooperation with the US on issues of shared concern as well as negotiations onbilateral matters on an equal and reciprocal basis and with respect to each other's national sovereignty and independence./.
