According to island authorities, the meeting took place “in a respectful and professional manner”, with Washington mentioning several requests, including the release of political prisoners and issues related to the energy embargo.
Cuba on Monday mentioned “recent” talks in Havana with American officials, amid high tensions between the communist regime and the United States. “A meeting between the Cuban and American delegations recently took place here in Cuba,” said Alejandro Garcia, a senior official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirming reports from the US press.
The diplomat, who mentioned “a sensitive issue” that needed to be handled “discreetly,” indicated that the meeting took place at a high diplomatic level. “On the American side, deputy secretaries of state and on the Cuban side (it took place) at the level of deputy ministers of foreign affairs participated,” he specified.
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This article reports on recent talks between Cuban and American officials in Havana, addressing sensitive issues such as the release of political prisoners and the energy embargo.
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The article accurately summarizes the statements made by Cuban officials regarding the recent meeting held in Cuba between Cuban and American delegations.
