United States, Cuba resume migration talks
America Division of State says the Biden administration has resumed talks in Washington with Cuban officers on the implementation of the US-Cuba Migration Accords.
“This bilateral dialogue displays a dedication by each nations to frequently overview the implementation of the Accords,” mentioned the State Division in a press release.
It mentioned the Division of Homeland Safety’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Western Hemisphere David Cloe led the US interagency delegation, and Cuba’s Vice International Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio led the Cuban delegation.
“These migration talks present a possibility for discussions on mutual implementation of the Migration Accords, comprising a collection of bilateral agreements between the US and Cuba accomplished in 1984, 1994, 1995 and 2017,” the State Division mentioned.
“The US delegation highlighted areas of profitable cooperation on migration, whereas additionally figuring out points which have been obstacles to fulfilling the objectives of the Accords,” it added. “Partaking in these talks underscores our dedication to pursuing constructive discussions with Cuba the place applicable to advance US pursuits.
“Making certain protected, orderly, humane and common migration between Cuba and the US stays a mutual curiosity of each nations, and is in step with US pursuits in fostering household reunification and selling higher respect for human rights and basic freedoms in Cuba,” the State Division continued.
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