The Cuban government confirmed that it recently held a meeting on the island with representatives from Washington, marking a rare direct contact between the two sides at a moment of deep economic strain and rising geopolitical tension.
Alejandro García del Toro, a senior Cuban Foreign Ministry official responsible for US affairs, described the exchange as "respectful and professional," reported the Miami Herald. According to Cuban authorities, the US delegation included deputy-level State Department officials, while the Cuban side was represented by vice minister-level diplomats.
