Cuba says no negotiations with US despite ‘genocidal’ blockade
Cuba reports record losses from the US embargo as foreign minister describes months of punishing blackouts.
3 articles from Al Jazeera, The Straits Times.
Cuba's foreign minister declared there are no ongoing or planned negotiations with the United States, while characterizing the US embargo as a "genocidal" blockade that has caused record economic damage exceeding $8 billion in the past year. The Cuban government cited severe blackouts among the consequences of the embargo. Despite this hardline stance on negotiations, Cuba said it remained willing to engage in dialogue with the US despite perceived lack of progress and willingness from Washington.
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Cuba reports record losses from the US embargo as foreign minister describes months of punishing blackouts.
HAVANA, Sept 7 - Cuba's top diplomat said on Monday there are no talks underway with the United States, nor were there any plans for future negotiations, amid a \"genocidal\" blockade that Cuba says has cost the island nation over $8 billion in economic damages in the last year.
Cuba expressed willingness to continue engaging in dialogue 'despite the lack of progress' and 'lack of willingness' on the part of the US.