Mahama backs stronger global action to lift Cuba embargo
President John Dramani Mahama has renewed Ghana’s call for the lifting of the long-standing economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed on Cuba.
President John Mahama of Ghana has once again advocated for the removal of the economic, commercial, and financial embargo placed on Cuba. Speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Mahama emphasized that the international community should prioritize Cuba's economic and social progress over measures that cause suffering for ordinary Cubans.
He contended that such restrictions, which exacerbate economic hardships, contradict the principles of human dignity and international cooperation. Mahama reiterated Ghana's plea for the immediate lifting of the embargo that has endured for decades. He encouraged the global community to back Cuba's newly introduced Economic and Social Programme, stressing that ordinary citizens should not be the ones to bear the brunt of geopolitical disputes.
According to Mahama, actions that inflict economic hardship on regular citizens are incompatible with shared values of human dignity and international law. He positioned Ghana's stance on Cuba within his larger advocacy for stricter adherence to international law and solidarity in resolving global challenges. Additionally, Mahama called for heightened international focus on conflicts and humanitarian crises in Sudan and other African regions, asserting that responses must prioritize the protection of civilians and uphold sovereign integrity.
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