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U.S., Cuba to Reopen Embassies, Restore Diplomatic Ties: Obama

2015-07-02 08:44:45       source:Xinhua News Agency

July 2, 2015


"The United States and Cuba have agreed to formally reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies, U.S. President Barack Obama said Wednesday.


'This is a historic step in our efforts to normalize relations with the Cuban government and people, and begin a new chapter with our neighbors in the Americas,' Obama said at the White House.


'With this change, we will be able to substantially increase our contacts with the Cuban people,' Obama said, adding that U.S. diplomats will have the ability to engage more broadly across the island country."


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