China has pledged to stand by Cuba in opposing US sanctions and external interference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a meeting with his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla in Beijing on Wednesday (November 11).
Wang said China would firmly support Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and legitimate rights and interests, regardless of how the situation develops.
He also opposed sanctions, blockades and external interference, according to a statement from China's Foreign Ministry.
Wang said Beijing wanted to strengthen communication and cooperation with Havana and work jointly against power politics and unilateral actions.
The meeting came as Washington imposed fresh sanctions targeting Cuba's oil and electronics sectors, including two Chinese companies accused of supplying equipment to the Cuban military.
The US sanctions have added pressure on Cuba's economy, which has faced power outages and shortages of essential goods amid restrictions on oil supplies.
Earlier, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun condemned US efforts to undermine cooperation between China and Cuba and warned that Beijing would take necessary measures to protect the interests of Chinese companies.
Source: AFP
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