China pledges support for Cuba against US sanctions

Talks held in Beijing

On Wednesday, Cuba's foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi inside Beijing. The two officials discussed strengthening strategic ties and cooperation within multilateral forums. Beijing firmly supports Havana's sovereignty, according to Wang, no matter how global conditions shift. Both sides agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation on international and regional issues.

Context of US pressure

Talks took place several days following Washington's penalty against two Chinese companies connected to the state for supposedly providing arms to Cuba. Wang commended Cuba on keeping its autonomy even as it followed a socialist growth model that matched its own national reality. Rodriguez expressed appreciation to Beijing for aiding Cuba's progress, especially regarding resistance to outside sanctions and meddling. He restated Cuba's commitment to the single-China policy and its rejection of outside meddling in China's domestic matters.

Agreed initiatives and attendance

Rodriguez supported President Xi Jinping's idea to create a shared future for all people. He also supported his four global initiatives during the meeting with Wang Yi. Cuban Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Perez-Oliva Fraga attended the talks alongside the foreign ministers. The ministry readout confirmed Rodriguez reaffirmed Havana's commitment to these specific Chinese diplomatic frameworks.