The US president, in a historic statement today, announced new measures that would ‘normalise’ diplomatic and economic relations with Cuba.
Deeming the current approach ‘outdated,’ Barack Obama, outlined changes which he described as the “most significant changes in our policy in more than fifty years.”
“Through these changes, we intend to create more opportunities for the American and Cuban people, and begin a new chapter among the nations of the Americas,” said Obama.
The announcement came as Cuba agreed to release an imprisoned US aid worker in exchange of 3 detained Cuban intelligence officers, reports the Guardian.
Responding to the Obama’s statement, Cuba’s president, Raul Castro said,
“The decision of president Obama deserves the respect and acknowledgement of our people. The progress attained in the interchange shows it is possible to find solutions to many problems. As we have repeated we should learn the art of coexistence in a civilised manner with our differences.”
Deeming the current approach ‘outdated,’ Barack Obama, outlined changes which he described as the “most significant changes in our policy in more than fifty years.”
“Through these changes, we intend to create more opportunities for the American and Cuban people, and begin a new chapter among the nations of the Americas,” said Obama.
The announcement came as Cuba agreed to release an imprisoned US aid worker in exchange of 3 detained Cuban intelligence officers, reports the Guardian.
Responding to the Obama’s statement, Cuba’s president, Raul Castro said,
“The decision of president Obama deserves the respect and acknowledgement of our people. The progress attained in the interchange shows it is possible to find solutions to many problems. As we have repeated we should learn the art of coexistence in a civilised manner with our differences.”