Cuba President Raul Castro said this December 18 that despite the advances in the relations with the USA, sticking points still exist for the normalization of links, after the re-establishment of bilateral ties this year»
The Swedish and Cuban governments reaffirmed in Havana their interest in tightening relations, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding to boost cooperation and establish an exchange mechanism between both foreign ministries.»
The lifting of U.S. blockade against Cuba is essential for normal relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said one year after the two countries announced the beginning of the process of normalization of their ties.»
In the afternoon of December 16, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, president of the Councils of State and Ministers, received his Excellency Dr. Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca, president of the Republic of Cape Verde, making an official visit to the country.»
One year after the sensational announcement made by Presidents Raul Castro and Barack Obama about the decision to restore diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States, the balance is quite positive despite the many sticking points in the full normalization of links, due to the different approaches of the two countries on issues of bilateral and international politics. »
The President of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca, who arrived in Havana Monday on an official visit, expressed his appreciation for the support received from Cuba.»
Army General Raul Castro, president of the Councils of State and Ministers, received the President of the Republic of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solis, who paid an official visit to Cuba.»
The President of Cape Verde, Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca, is expected to arrive in Cuba Monday evening on an official visit.»
The President of Costa Rica, Luis Guillermo Solís Rivera, arrived in Havana this December 13, leading a delegation of government officials and business leaders with the goal of strengthening relations with Cuba.»
Cuba and the United States agreed to resume the direct postal service during a new round of talks, says an official release issued by the Cuban Foreign Ministry (Minrex).»
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