FM Wang rejects interference in Havana’s affairs as Cuba signals openness to renewed cooperation with Washington.

On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi expressed Beijing’s unwavering support for Havana in defending its sovereignty and national security.

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During a meeting with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez held in Beijing, Wang voiced his country’s firm rejection of unjustified interference by external forces in the internal affairs of the Caribbean nation.

He noted that Latin American situation is undergoing complex and profound changes and underscored China’s opposition to attempts to deprive the Cuban people of their right to existence and development.

China’s top diplomat emphasized that defending justice is a longstanding tradition of Beijing’s foreign policy. He said China is willing to work with Cuba to implement the agreements reached by the leaders of both states, provide assistance within its means and strengthen friendly bilateral relations.

Wang also expressed China’s readiness to work with like-minded nations to reinforce solidarity among Global South countries and safeguard regional and global peace.

For his part, Rodriguez expressed gratitude for the involvement and sensitivity shown by China on issues related to Cuba, highlighting its decisive contribution to strengthening bilateral relations.

Both diplomats acknowledged the special and strategic nature of the historical ties linking the two socialist nations. The dialogue underscored their mutual commitment to cooperation and joint development, which are core elements of both countries’ foreign policies.

Earlier, on Jan. 29, U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over an alleged threat to U.S. national security originating from Cuba. He signed an executive order allowing Washington to impose additional tariffs on countries that supply oil to the Caribbean nation.

Trump later said Cuba was “very close to collapse” after losing access to money and oil from Venezuela following the U.S. military attack on Jan. 3 in Caracas, which culminated in the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.

In response to these measures, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel described the new U.S. tariff action targeting Cuba’s oil supply as “fascist, criminal and genocidal.”

On Sunday, Trump said the United States was negotiating with Cuban leaders to reach an agreement, though he provided no further details. The following day, Rodriguez said the Cuban government is willing to “reactivate” and “expand” bilateral cooperation with the United States to address transnational threats such as terrorism.

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Source: Xinhua – PL

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