"The enormous amount of existing conflicts, the arms race, climate change and social justice are just some of the reasons that lead us to work together," with the premise of achieving stability and world peace, said Héctor Hernández Pardo, coordinator of the organizing committee of the 6th International Conference For the Balance of the World, which opened yesterday at the Convention Palace in Havana.
He assured that the forum has been consolidated as one of the most representative of its kind, and having in Cuba the presence of several countries is an act of courage.
In the presence of Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, the emancipating thought of José Martí was once again evoked, highlighting the island's position of rejection of those who act as annexationists, while calling to fight against colonialism, hegemonism and unipolarity, to make multilateralism the main objective.
Before more than 600 delegates from some 98 countries, the message sent by Pope Francis was read, specifying that "we are all called to live in fraternal gratitude, and everything we do for others has repercussions for us as individuals and as a society. Let us learn this lesson from love, building hope in that balance that seeks to ensure that we have what we need."
In attendance were members of the Political Bureau, Esteban Lazo Hernández, president of the National Assembly of People's Power and of the Council of State; Manuel Marrero Cruz, Prime Minister; Roberto Morales Ojeda, secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Party; and other leaders of the State and the Government.
A CULTURAL REVERENCE
The legacy of National Hero José Martí was also revered through a cultural evening that was also a tribute to the participants in the 6th International Conference For the Balance of the World.
The artistic gala, organized by the Ministry of Culture, was attended by the Cuban President, as well as members of the Political Bureau and other leadership levels of the Party, the Government and student, social and mass organizations.
There were speeches by outstanding poets such as Miguel Barnet and Nancy Morejón, and fragments of the Versos Sencillos del Apóstol (Simple Verses of the Apostle), as well as performances by singer-songwriters Raúl Torres, Annie Garcés and Silvio Alejandro Rodríguez, and the Entrevoces Choir. (ACN)
