India Votes in Favor of UNGA Resolution Calling for End to US Embargo on Cuba

India voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution calling for the end of the US embargo on Cuba. The resolution was adopted on October 28, 2026, with 130 countries voting in favor, 17 against, and 25 abstaining. The US has consistently opposed the resolution, arguing that the embargo is a necessary measure to address security concerns. The resolution is part of a broader effort by the UNGA to address economic sanctions and their impact on global trade and development. The US embargo on Cuba, imposed in 1960, has been criticized for its economic and humanitarian consequences. Cuba has long advocated for the lifting of the embargo, emphasizing its impact on the country's economy and international standing. The resolution does not impose binding obligations on member states but serves as a symbolic endorsement of the call for the end of the embargo. The resolution was supported by a majority of developing nations, reflecting a shift in global opinion towards the removal of economic sanctions.