"The elimination of the energy embargo against the country was a top priority for our delegation. This act of economic coercion is an unjustified punishment of the entire Cuban population."
"It is also a form of global blackmail against sovereign states, which have every right to export fuel to Cuba, under the rules that govern free trade."
Cuba's government confirmed meetings with U.S. officials on the island, marking the first diplomatic engagement since 2016. The U.S. delegation included assistant secretaries of state, while Cuba was represented by deputy foreign ministers. The discussions were described as respectful, with no threats issued. Cuba emphasized the elimination of the energy embargo as a priority, labeling it an unjust punishment of the population and a form of global blackmail. The U.S. seeks conditions for lifting sanctions, including ending political repression and economic liberalization.
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