News|Donald TrumpCuban president says no talks with US amid Trump’s escalating threatsDiaz-Canel rejects Trump’s threats, emphasising Cuba’s independence and commitment to defending its sovereignty.
The President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel, has confirmed that there are currently no formal discussions taking place between Cuba and the United States. This statement follows the recent increase in pressure from the US government under President Donald…
The President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel, has confirmed that there are currently no formal discussions taking place between Cuba and the United States. This statement follows the recent increase in pressure from the US government under President Donald Trump, who has intensified threats against Cuba subsequent to actions taken against Venezuela.
Diaz-Canel indicated that while routine coordination on immigration matters persists between the two nations, no broader negotiations are currently underway. He emphasized Cuba's openness to maintaining a dialogue with the US based on principles of sovereign equality, mutual respect, and international law.
He further stated that any relationship between Cuba and the United States should be rooted in international law rather than hostility and economic coercion.
The President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel, has confirmed that there are currently no formal discussions taking place between Cuba and the United States.
In response to the US President's remarks, Diaz-Canel reiterated that Cuba is a "free, independent, and sovereign" nation, committed to defending its autonomy. He highlighted that Venezuelan oil was a critical economic resource for Cuba, which is currently under extensive US sanctions. Prior to recent US actions, Cuba received approximately 35,000 barrels of oil per day from Venezuela, according to estimates by Jorge Pinon from the Energy Institute at the University of Texas at Austin.
Additional estimates suggest that Cuba receives about 5,500 barrels of oil per day from Mexico and 7,500 from Russia. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has noted the increased significance of Mexican oil to Cuba following the US actions against Venezuela but stated that Mexico has not expanded its oil exports to Cuba.
President Sheinbaum also reported having a discussion with US President Donald Trump, focusing on cooperation in areas such as commerce, security, and drug trafficking, emphasizing mutual respect for sovereignty.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
