Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has reaffirmed his country’s willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States, stressing that any engagement must be anchored on equality, mutual respect and recognition of national sovereignty.

Díaz-Canel made this known during a high-level meeting with members of the Political Bureau, the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, and the Executive Committee of the Council of Ministers on Friday in Havana.

According to him, officials from both countries have recently held discussions aimed at easing long-standing tensions and identifying practical solutions to contentious bilateral issues.

He said the talks align with the diplomatic approach that has guided the Cuban Revolution since its inception—supporting dialogue while firmly defending Cuba’s independence and political system.

Díaz-Canel explained that the discussions were intended to examine areas of disagreement between the two nations and explore pathways for resolving them through negotiation.

He added that the exchanges also aim to determine whether both governments are prepared to take concrete steps that could improve bilateral relations and deliver tangible benefits to their citizens.

The Cuban leader noted that another objective of the engagement is to explore areas of cooperation, particularly in addressing shared challenges affecting regional security and stability in Latin America and the Caribbean.

He cautioned against speculation surrounding the diplomatic process, emphasising that the Cuban leadership traditionally avoids responding to public conjecture about sensitive negotiations.

“This is a complex and delicate process that must be handled with seriousness and responsibility,” Díaz-Canel said.

He stressed that rebuilding understanding between Havana and Washington requires sustained effort and careful diplomacy.

The Cuban government, he said, has consistently maintained that progress in relations must be grounded in international law, reciprocity and respect for Cuba’s sovereignty and self-determination.

Relations between the two countries have long been marked by political tensions and ideological differences.

However, the latest engagement suggests a cautious attempt by both sides to reopen diplomatic channels and possibly chart a less confrontational path forward. (Arise News)

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