End of the first round of talks between the US and Cuba, in Havana. The two delegations began to discuss a number of crucial issues, including the reopening of embassies or migration. If the discussions were constructive, they revealed, not surprisingly, deep differences, particularly on the issue of human rights.
"This issue is central to our concerns and debates that we drive with the Cuban government, stressed the head of the US delegation. In his closing statement, Roberta Jacobson said he lobbied the authorities in Havana so that they improve the situation of human rights, including freedom of expression and assembly. "
Remarks that the head of the Cuban delegation, Josefina Vidal, held to qualify: "I can confirm that the pressure has not been used word, she retorted. We have had discussions, each party affirmed his positions, his visions, his concept of human rights. ''
After fifty years of diplomatic freeze, it will take time before the United States and Cuba normalize their relations. But these initial discussions were a positive first step.
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