THE People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) acknowledges that the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the Republic of Cuba and the United States of America is a major step in the right direction.The PPP/C, in a statement, said it welcomes the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the Republic of Cuba and the United States of America.

“Congratulations to the Governments and peoples of the two countries on this historic occasion. The party acknowledges that this is a major step in the right direction, as Cuba and the United States continue the process of normalising their relations.”

The party also noted that this historic occasion removes in part the last vestige of the Cold War and “not only makes for closer relations between Cuba and the United States of America, but also for closer hemispheric relations.”

“The PPP/C once again calls for the lifting of the economic embargo against Cuba, which will ultimately complete the full establishment of diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries,” the statement read.