The remarks were carried by state television during National Defense Day, a Friday military preparation program held across the country.
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Díaz-Canel, who chairs the National Defense Council, said the government rejects any foreign military aggression and argued that the defense preparation system is strengthening the defensive capabilities.
He stressed Cuba does not threaten or attack any nation and described it as a peaceful country that provides solidarity even under complex conditions, posing no threat to any nation’s national security.
On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump, interviewed by Salem News Channel, was asked about the possibility of military intervention in Cuba and said he would consider it. He also said he wants the issue settled before leaving the White House in 2029, in an allusion to pressure Washington has applied to push political and economic changes on the island, and described Cuba as essentially a failed state.
Source: Telesur
