HAMILTON, May 15 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Cuba said Thursday that a US delegation, led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, visited Havana for talks with officials, with both sides discussing relations and security cooperation, according to a statement, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
The Communist Party of Cuba wrote on social media platform X that the visit took place after Washington requested Havana receive a delegation headed by Ratcliffe.
"The meeting took place this Thursday, May 14, in a context characterised by the complexity of bilateral relations, in order to contribute to the political dialogue between both nations, as part of the efforts to address the current scenario," it said.
Cuba said discussions with the US delegation provided evidence that "Cuba does not constitute a threat to the national security of the US, nor are there legitimate reasons to include it on the list of countries that, allegedly, sponsor terrorism".
The statement added that Cuban officials reiterated their long-standing position against terrorism, saying the country "does not harbour, support, finance or allow terrorist or extremist organisations".
It also said Cuba has no foreign military or intelligence bases on its territory and has never supported hostile actions against the United States.
The Cuban government said the meeting also highlighted the consistency of its position and its condemnation of terrorism "in all its forms and manifestations".
Both sides also expressed interest in expanding cooperation between law enforcement agencies in areas related to national, regional and international security, said Havana.
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