The National Italy-Cuba Friendship Association (ANAIC) has condemned Italy\u2019s abstention at the United Nations General Assembly during the vote on a resolution calling for an end to the U.S. blockade against Cuba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement published on its Facebook page, the organization described the decision by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni\u2019s government as a \u201cdisgrace\u201d and questioned Rome\u2019s shift in position, noting that it had traditionally supported the draft resolution presented by Cuba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement, titled \u201cThe Silence of the Indecent,\u201d expressed opposition to the Italian stance, characterizing it as a reflection of subordination to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, it denounced the pressure exerted by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on other nations to influence the outcome of the vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The message highlighted, however, the overwhelming support for the Cuban resolution among UN member states, despite U.S. pressure and blackmail aimed at preventing its adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elsewhere in the post, ANAIC maintained that the result confirms international backing for the demand to end sanctions against the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The organization also linked Italy\u2019s position on Cuba to the Meloni government\u2019s political and economic support for the United States and Israel. It criticized what it views as a contradiction between this stance and the Prime Minister\u2019s own statements regarding the difficulties the Italian population faces in accessing essential goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The text questioned why the Italian government chose to abstain on a resolution that defends Cuba\u2019s sovereignty and self-determination, as well as the right of its people to live free from the consequences of the U.S. economic siege.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It asserted that this decision damages Italy\u2019s international image and reproached the government for failing to maintain the country\u2019s traditional support for the Cuban demand. \u201cWe stand, and will always stand, with Cuba, in favor of ending the U.S. blockade\u2014the primary cause of the suffering endured by a dignified and peaceful people,\u201d concluded the statement from the ANAIC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The General Assembly resolution, titled \u201cNecessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba,\u201d was approved on Wednesday with 130 votes in favor, 17 against and 25 abstentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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