Rodriguez Parrilla: Cuba and United States to create commission to discuss issues of bilateral interest

The foreign minister of the Republic of Cuba, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, spoke at a press conference at the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, where he discussed important aspects evaluated with the Secretary of State of the United States, John Kerry, during his visit to Havana. "The Secretary of State and I have another meeting was held, also in a respectful and constructive climate in which we address issues of bilateral interest," he said.

As part of this stage begins, we agreed to establish a bilateral commission to define the issues to be addressed in the immediate future, including solving the outstanding issues - some of them very complicated, that have accumulated over 50 years in the next few weeks representatives of both governments will hold the first exchange of work to define the way forward in this committee.

Welcomed the presence in Cuba of US personalities who have dedicated their time and professional spaces in paving the way to get here, including the steps we must take to advance the process towards normalization of relations once covered this first stage centered diplomatic ties.

Cuba and the United States agree on the importance of opening new areas of dialogue, exploring issues such as health, science, compliance and enforcement.

We have different views on various issues, but our country considers the total lifting of the blockade, as an essential step to have normal relations, considered the head of external relations of Cuba at the press conference.

We welcome US companies interested in the opportunities that Cuba offers. Here we have many examples of enjoyment and respect for human rights, argued Rodriguez.

Finally he referred to the climate of respectful and constructive dialogue with the Secretary of State of the United States, Mr. John Kerry who gave a warm welcome and stay in Havana, Cuba.