The Cuban government reported on a meeting. Held in Havana between a U.S. delegation headed by CIA Director John Ratcliffe and representatives of the Cuban Ministry of the Interior (MININT).
“Following the request submitted by the U.S. government to receive a delegation in Havana led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe. The Revolutionary Directorate approved this visit and the meeting with its counterpart” from MININT. According to the statement published on the official website of the Presidency of the Republic.
“The meeting,” it specifies, “took place this Thursday, May 14th. In a context characterized by the complexity of bilateral relations. With the aim of contributing to political dialogue between both nations. As part of the efforts to address the current situation.”
Moreover the statement adds that “the information provided by the Cuban side and the exchanges held with the U.S. delegation. Categorically demonstrated that Cuba does not constitute a threat to U.S. national security. Also nor are there any legitimate reasons to include it on the list of countries that allegedly sponsor terrorism.”
During the meeting, the consistency and coherence of Cuba’s and its competent authorities’ historical position in confronting. And unequivocally condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations was confirmed, the statement emphasizes.
“Once again,” it notes, “it was evident that the Island does not harbor, support, finance, or permit terrorist or extremist organizations. There are no foreign military or intelligence bases on its territory. It has never supported any hostile activity against the United States nor will it allow actions against any other nation to be carried out from Cuba.”
“Furthermore, the interest of both parties in developing bilateral cooperation between law enforcement agencies. For the benefit of both nations, regional security, and international security, was clearly demonstrated,” the statement highlights.
With information from Prensa Latina
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