古巴驻首尔大使表示，在美国数十年的制裁加深其经济与能源危机之际，古巴正寻求与韩国加强经济合作。
Cuba is seeking stronger economic cooperation with South Korea as decades of US sanctions deepen its economic and energy crises, Havana's ambassador to Seoul said.
周一接受韩联社采访时，大使克劳迪奥·劳尔·蒙松·巴埃萨称该国经济形势处于其历史上最糟糕的时期之一。
In an interview with Yonhap News Agency on Monday, Ambassador Claudio Raul Monzon Baeza described the country's economic situation as among the worst in its history.
他说：“这是一场前所未有的攻势，旨在通过扼杀经济来制造人道主义危机。”他指责华盛顿加大制裁力度，影响到贸易、燃料供应和医疗保健。
"This is an unprecedented offensive aimed at causing a humanitarian crisis by strangling the economy," he said, accusing Washington of intensifying sanctions affecting trade, fuel supplies and health care.
他发表上述言论之际，联合国大会定于10月27日至28日就古巴每年提出的一项要求结束美国禁运的决议进行投票。
His remarks came ahead of a UN General Assembly vote scheduled for Oct. 27-28 on Cuba's annual resolution demanding an end to the US embargo.
去年的不具约束力决议以165票赞成、7票反对、12票弃权获得通过。
Last year's nonbinding resolution passed with 165 votes in favor, seven against and 12 abstentions.
蒙松表示，古巴认为在农业、生物技术、关键矿产和可再生能源等领域与韩国存在合作机会。
Monzon said Cuba sees opportunities for cooperation with South Korea in agriculture, biotechnology, critical minerals and renewable energy.
首尔与哈瓦那于2024年2月建立外交关系，鉴于古巴与朝鲜的长期关系，这是一项重大的外交进展。
Seoul and Havana established diplomatic relations in February 2024, marking a significant diplomatic development given Cuba's longstanding ties with North Korea.
这位大使表示，哈瓦那与首尔的关系不会影响其与平壤的历史性友谊。
The ambassador said Havana's relations with Seoul would not affect its historic friendship with Pyongyang.
谈及美国近期的威胁，蒙松警告说，对古巴采取军事行动可能引发战争，造成毁灭性的人道主义后果。
Addressing recent US threats, Monzon warned that military action against Cuba could trigger a war with devastating humanitarian consequences.
尽管如此，他表示愿意与华盛顿接触，前提是古巴的主权得到尊重。
He nevertheless expressed willingness to engage Washington, provided Cuba's sovereignty was respected.
关于朝鲜的核计划，他重申古巴反对核武器，并呼吁彻底废除核武器。
On North Korea's nuclear program, he reiterated Cuba's opposition to nuclear weapons and called for their complete abolition.