US applauds Jamaica for UN Cuba vote abstention
The United States expressed praise for Jamaica after the nation abstained from a United Nations vote on October 28. The resolution in question called for an end to the long-standing embargo against Cuba. Luke Ortega, a Deputy Spokesman for the US Department of State, spoke to The Gleaner regarding the matter. He described Jamaica as a partner. Washington stated that it recognizes the value of the position taken by Jamaica.
The United States has praised Jamaica for its decision to abstain from voting on an October 28 United Nations resolution calling for an end to its decades-old embargo against Cuba. US Department of State Deputy Spokesman Luke Ortega told The Gleaner that Jamaica is a partner and that Washington recognises the value of the country’s position.