Official statement from Cuba on detention of China vessel

The authorities of the Republic of Panama have informed of the detention, in the Panamanian port of Colon, of the merchant vessel Chong Chon Gang, inscribed in the Democratic People’s Republic of Ko

The authorities of the Republic of Panama have informed of the detention, in the Panamanian port of Colon, of the merchant vessel Chong Chon Gang, inscribed in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, coming from the Republic of Cuba.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to inform that said vessel sailed from a Cuban port to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, mainly loaded with 10,000 tons of sugar.

In addition, the above-mentioned vessel transported 240 metric tons of obsolete defensive weapons – two anti-aircraft missile complexes Volga and Pechora, nine missiles in parts and spares, two Mig-21 Bis and, 15 motors for this type of airplane, all of it manufactured in the mid-twentieth century – to be repaired and returned to Cuba.

The agreements subscribed by Cuba in this field are supported by the need to maintain our defensive capacity in order to preserve national sovereignty.

The Republic of Cuba reiterates its firm and unwavering commitment with peace, disarmament, including nuclear disarmament, and respect for international law.

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