Cuba and the U.S. discuss law enforcement and compliance

HAVANA, Cuba, Feb 7 (ACN) Cuban and U.S. law enforcement authorities met in Washington D.C. as part of their discussions on cooperation in the fight against terrorism, migrant smuggling and immigration fraud, drug trafficking, and other scourges that threaten the security of the two countries.

In an atmosphere of respect and professionalism, Cuba shared with its host information and proposals regarding the activities of U.S.-based persons known to have links to the aforesaid and other illegal practices.

The delegations agreed that some transnational crimes affect the security of both nations and require a joint effort, as well as to continue this and other technical meetings in order to boost bilateral cooperation.

According to the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this exchange is revealing of the Cuban government's commitment to fight terrorism, which is by no means inconsistent with the island’s categorical opposition to its unjustified and arbitrary inclusion in the State Department list of alleged state sponsors of terrorism.

Cuba was represented by the Ministries of the Interior and of Foreign Affairs, the Attorney General's Office, and the General Customs Office, whereas the U.S. party included the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice and State.