He emphasized that Washington seeks to seize Cuba's resources and economy, and the harsh measures taken by the United States represent collective punishment for the Cuban people.
These comments were a response to recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, who on March 16 stated that it is his "honor to take Cuba in one form or another" and that he can "do whatever he wants with it," according to information from Reuters.
As reported by Reuters and AP, such statements from Trump came against the backdrop of a severe energy and economic crisis facing Cuba, as well as ongoing negotiations between Havana and Washington.
Diaz-Canel added that any external interference would face resolute resistance from Cuba.
