Havana, January 31, 2025 – This Friday, the 6th International Conference for World Balance concluded in Cuba, a forum that brought together 1,233 delegates from 98 countries. The event was convened by the Presidency of the island, its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the José Martí Project of World Solidarity.

The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, delivered the closing speech, emphasizing the significance of this gathering as a space for debate, despite the pressures and threats faced by some countries to deter them from visiting Cuba.

He highlighted critical issues in the current global context, including the blockade against Cuba, the necessity for the Panama Canal to belong to the Panamanians, the genocide against the Palestinian people, and the misuse of social media worldwide.

“The U.S. administrations have been Israel’s greatest supporter and vice versa, which is also evident in Cuba’s case, as both countries vote each year against ending the criminal economic, commercial, and financial blockade,” he stated.

Regarding the conference, he noted that it now paves the way for action, stemming from a critical debate that draws from diverse experiences, demonstrating the enduring relevance of José Martí’s thought.

Following his address, the Executive Secretary of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America – Peoples’ Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP), Jorge Arreaza, underscored the importance of such spaces for debate in advancing humanity’s well-being.

“Twenty-five years ago, there was little discussion about a multipolar world, yet now that it has emerged, it is imperative to work urgently to consolidate it for the benefit of humanity,” he remarked.

He added that ALBA was the first group of nations to come together for the greater good of the world.

“In this conference, the goal has been to balance the world beyond the capitalist system—a system that must be dismantled through the enlightenment of knowledge and the spirit of free peoples.”

Member of the European Parliament Irene Montero stressed that the Cuban people must not be abandoned, as they have endured decades of a criminal and illegal blockade, condemned and rejected by all the world’s peoples, except for the two most aggressive terrorist powers in human history.

Venezuela’s Deputy Minister for Latin America, Rander Peña, stated that for his country, this gathering represents a fundamental principle rather than a mere aspiration. “It is a guarantee that world balance must be upheld among united nations. A sign of the world’s deterioration is the resurgence of fascism. We seek a fairer and more equitable world, which demands determined action from us.”

Meanwhile, the representative from Slovenia affirmed that over the four-day conference, the coalition of humanity worked towards a shared vision of a new balance between the ecosystem and human needs.

Argentina’s delegation expressed its commitment to redoubling efforts to expand solidarity initiatives and support the World Marathon of Love for Cuba.

Mario Nájera, a member of the World Council of the José Martí Project of Solidarity, stressed the need for immediate and resolute efforts in organizing and promoting the 7th International Conference for World Balance.

David Adler, representing the Progressive International, stated that the balance of the world and the global economy is shifting with the emergence of new multipolar institutions and the increasing ability of Global South nations to pursue independent economic paths.

One of the most notable interventions came from the U.S. representative, who pledged support for a sovereign Venezuela and opposed sanctions, military threats, and foreign interference.

Lastly, the Secretary of the Communist Youth of Türkiye called for respecting the sovereignty of nations and putting an end to illegal blockades and the use of force.