New york: The President of the Republic and of the African Union, Joo Louren§o, emphasized in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly that "the Palestinian people cannot be confused with Hamas." He underscored that "there are no peoples, much less children, who are terrorists." Louren§o advocated for the right of Palestinians to an independent and sovereign state that allows them to preserve their culture and secure their future.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Louren§o expressed concern over the international community's silence and hesitance, which he argued could legitimize the war's expansion in the region and undermine the United Nations' authority. He highlighted the exclusion of the Palestinian delegation from the forum as a problematic signal that could encourage ongoing conflicts and complicate peace efforts.
In his address, Louren§o condemned the exclusion of the Palestinian Authority's President from the assembly, describing it as a negative signal that delays conflict resolution and contravenes the United Nations Charter principles.
During the session, Louren§o also called for the lifting of the embargo on Cuba, criticizing it for its detrimental effects on the Cuban economy and citizens' living conditions. He praised Cuba's historical role in Africa's struggle against apartheid and argued against its designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Louren§o concluded by criticizing unilateral sanctions imposed on countries like Zimbabwe and Venezuela, asserting that these measures only exacerbate the suffering of populations, who in turn unite in defense of their nations out of patriotism.
