China has reaffirmed its support for Cuba’s sovereignty and opposition to economic sanctions, blockades and foreign interference following discussions between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, in Beijing.

The meeting took place on Wednesday as the two governments sought to reinforce their longstanding political relationship and coordinate positions on international issues.

According to an account of the meeting reported by Reuters through China’s state news agency Xinhua, Wang said Beijing would continue supporting Havana regardless of changes in the international situation.

Wang said China would firmly support Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and opposing sanctions, blockades and external interference “no matter how circumstances evolve”.

He also emphasised the importance of cooperation through international institutions and multilateral organisations.

Wang said: “China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Cuba in multilateral affairs, continue supporting and cooperating with each other in multilateral forums, and jointly oppose power politics and unilateral actions,”

The Chinese foreign minister also asked Rodríguez to convey President Xi Jinping’s cordial greetings to former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and President Miguel Díaz-Canel.

The meeting highlights the continued diplomatic relationship between Beijing and Havana, which have maintained close political ties and cooperation despite pressure from the United States and other international developments.

Cuba has repeatedly criticised US economic restrictions, arguing that sanctions have affected its ability to access international finance, trade and essential supplies. China has consistently opposed unilateral sanctions and has used international forums to advocate respect for national sovereignty and non-interference in domestic affairs.

For Beijing, relations with Cuba also form part of its broader diplomatic engagement with developing countries and governments that support a more prominent role for the Global South in international affairs.

The discussions further demonstrate China’s willingness to use diplomatic partnerships to challenge policies it considers unilateral or inconsistent with international cooperation.