Diplomatic tension: Cuba rejects expulsion of its officials in the Dominican Republic
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba has issued an official statement expressing its deepest rejection of the recent decision by the government of the Dominican Republic to expel ten diplomatic officials from its embassy, along with their respective family members.
From the perspective of the Cuban authorities, this measure lacks legitimate grounds. The statement emphasizes that the diplomatic staff has maintained conduct strictly aligned with the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, respecting at all times the legal framework and the sovereignty of the Dominican territory.
Accusations of external pressure
The Cuban Foreign Ministry maintains that this action is a response to pressure exerted by the U.S. government. According to the document, this decision is part of a strategy by Washington to isolate Cuba and deteriorate its diplomatic relations with other nations in the region. In this context, the Cuban government points out that the Dominican administration has chosen to align itself with policies they consider hostile.
With this new act, the Dominican authorities significantly damage the ties between the two governments, but they will not be able to lacerate the deep and historical links existing between the Cuban and Dominican peoples.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of CubaImpact on the historical relationship
Despite the diplomatic crisis, the statement emphasizes that the historical, cultural, and solidarity ties between both nations remain intact. The Foreign Ministry recalled that the relationship between the Cuban and Dominican peoples has been cemented through centuries of shared struggle for independence and a brotherhood that transcends current political circumstances.
Finally, the Cuban government reiterated its message of friendship towards the Dominican people, ensuring that they will maintain their willingness for solidarity despite the current rupture in official diplomatic channels.
