The US was represented by assistant secretaries of the State Department, while Cuba participated at the level of its deputy ministers of foreign affairs, Garcia said.
He said the talks have been handled with discretion, adding that neither side set deadlines or made any coercive demands, and all exchanges took place respectfully and professionally. “The removal of the energy blockade against Cuba was a top priority”, he said.
The US State Department said a delegation visited Cuba in early April, marking the first trip since 2016. US-Cuba relations have been tense since President Trump launched a “maximum pressure” policy on Havana following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela.
