UN General Assembly
2013

respect for the integrity of the State of Israel and the right of a Palestinian State to exist. The Republic of Cuba, whose internal reforms we welcome, has the right to choose its path freely, without any restrictions imposed by an embargo that penalizes its economic and social development, with grave consequences for the country’s population. We also acknowledge the climate of constructive dialogue between Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China, which serves to send a positive signal that tensions are decreasing in the region, which we welcome and encourage. Both parties along the Formosa Strait must work peacefully towards reaching an agreement on the normalization of their relations. For our part, we continue to support the integration of Taiwan within international organizations. In conclusion, I wish to reaffirm my country’s commitment to contributing, with the United Nations, towards a peaceful and negotiated solution to international conflicts, and hope that the post-2015 development agenda will translate into programmes that can help improve the living conditions of all people on our planet.