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Letters from the Cuban President Raúl Castro Ruz adressed to Presidente Barack Obama en the reestablishment of diplomatic relations

RaulCastroGuayaberasHavana, July 1st, 2015

Mr. President:

Consistent with the announcements made on December 17, 2014, and the high level discussions between our two governments, I am pleased to address this letter to you in order to confirm that the Republic of Cuba has agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations with the United States of America and open permanent diplomatic missions in our respective countries on July 20, 2015.

In making this decision, Cuba is encouraged by the reciprocal intention to develop respectful and cooperative relations between our two peoples and governments.

Cuba is likewise inspired by the principles and purposes enshrined in the United Nations Charter and International Law, namely, sovereign equality, the settlement of disputes by peaceful means, to refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State, non-interference in matters which are within the domestic jurisdiction of any State, the development of friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, and cooperation in solving international problems and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all.

All of the above is consistent with the spirit and the norms established in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of April 18, 1961, and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations of April 24, 1963, which both the Republic of Cuba and the United States of America are Parties to, and will govern diplomatic and consular relations between the Republic of Cuba and the United States of America.

H.E. Mr. Barack H. Obama

President of the United States of America

I avail myself of this opportunity to express to you, Mr. President, the assurances of my consideration.

Raúl Castro Ruz

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  1. Janice Oxford / CUBA-USRelations

    Most Honorable Cubans,

    As long as the US respects the guidelines set by the UN and other peace policies … sounds great. I personally believe in José Martí and Fidel Castro and all who supported the freedom of Cuba.

    Nothing is worth losing that freedom ….

    Remember if the US decided violating any agreement for their National Interests, it isn’t very pretty for those on the losing side.

    People of the US love Cuba and equality … I am not sure who is running our government … in many ways this is a great country or has been in many ways. I fear it is all changing. I hope the multinationals do not come in and recreate a Batista lifestyle.

    Mí corazón con Cuba …

    Peace and purpose for Cuba and US

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  2. Pepe Morejon / Correction

    Beware of the title. addressed

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