Must Have Been A Brief Meeting.... U.S.-Cuba Law Enforcement Dialogue Reported This Morning; Readout At 11:25 AM

United States Department of State
Washington DC
7 February 2024

U.S. – Cuba Law Enforcement Dialogue
Office of the Spokesperson

On February 7, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Washington, D.C. to discuss law enforcement matters of bilateral interest under the U.S. – Cuba Law Enforcement Dialogue.

The U.S. – Cuba Law Enforcement Dialogue enhances the national security of the United States through improved law enforcement coordination, which enables the United States to better protect U.S. citizens and bring criminals to justice.   Establishing and increasing channels for law enforcement cooperation to address transnational threats also enhances U.S. advocacy for human rights.  The United States integrates advocacy for human rights and human rights protections into all interactions with the Cuban government.

The Departments of State, Homeland Security, and Justice co-chaired the dialogue for the United States.  Officials from the U.S. Embassy in Havana also participated.  This meeting was the sixth Law Enforcement Dialogue since 2015.

Engaging in these talks underscores the U.S. commitment to pursuing constructive discussions with the Government of Cuba where appropriate to advance U.S. interests.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Havana, Republic of Cuba
7 February 2024

Authorities from Cuba and the United States hold dialogue on law enforcement and enforcement Havana

Today, February 7, the authorities of the law enforcement and enforcement bodies of Cuba and the United States met in Washington DC, with the purpose of continuing the exchanges on cooperation to confront terrorism, the illicit trafficking of migrants and immigration fraud, drug trafficking, among other scourges that threaten the security of both countries. The meeting took place in a climate of respect and professionalism.

The Cuban delegation conveyed information and cooperation proposals to the US side on the activities of people living in the United States, identified by their links to terrorism, illegal human trafficking and other illicit activities. The realization of this exchange is an expression of the Cuban government's commitment to the fight against terrorism, and its determination to take all necessary steps to combat its perpetrators. It does not contradict the most absolute rejection of the unjustified and arbitrary inclusion of Cuba in the list published by the State Department of States that supposedly sponsor terrorism. This position was duly recorded at the meeting. Both delegations agreed that there are transnational crimes that threaten the security of both countries and that require cooperation to confront them.

They agreed to continue this dialogue and hold other technical meetings between the law enforcement agencies of the two countries to materialize bilateral cooperation. The Cuban delegation was made up of representatives of the Ministries of the Interior and Foreign Affairs, the Attorney General's Office and the General Customs of the Republic. The US side was made up of representatives from the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice and State. (Cubaminrex)

Celal Gunes | Anadolu Agency