The United States received its first ambassador, Jose Cabanas, from Cuba in 54 years on Thursday, reports Reuters.
"The ceremony took place at the White House Oval Office, the venue of the presidential office, in the midst of a day when the U.S. leader received 16 new ambassadors," the Cuban embassy said in a statement.
"The Cuban ambassador's accreditation to the United States is a further step within the process to normalize relations between both countries," the statement added.
Last month the US Secretary of State, John Kerry re-opened the US embassy in Havana, describing the hoisting of the US flag as a "historic moment".
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"The ceremony took place at the White House Oval Office, the venue of the presidential office, in the midst of a day when the U.S. leader received 16 new ambassadors," the Cuban embassy said in a statement.
"The Cuban ambassador's accreditation to the United States is a further step within the process to normalize relations between both countries," the statement added.
Last month the US Secretary of State, John Kerry re-opened the US embassy in Havana, describing the hoisting of the US flag as a "historic moment".
Related article: US Secretary of State re-opens embassy in Cuba (15 Aug 2015)