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• 07 / 28 / 2008

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"It is essential for us to close ranks in defense of our rights," Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Abelardo Moreno said at the opening of the gathering of high ranking officials of the 15th NAM Ministerial Conference in Tehran.

Speaking on behalf of the presidency of the movement, Moreno said that risks, threats and difficulties faced are similar and with common origins.

"We have to show the world our strength, our capacity to face together the big challenges imposed on us by a world ruled by the most powerful," he stressed.

He noted that since the 14th summit of heads of State and Government in Havana in 2006, the movement has consolidated its role in international discussions.

Cuba appreciated the support received from the 118 members and 22 observers of the movement during preparations for this meeting and during its presidency, scheduled to be handed over to Egypt in the summit of 2009.

(ACN)