WASHINGTON, CMC – The US Division of State says that US and Cuban officers met right here on Wednesday to debate regulation enforcement issues of bilateral curiosity underneath the US-Cuba Regulation Enforcement Dialogue.
“The US-Cuba Regulation Enforcement Dialogue enhances the nationwide safety of america by way of improved regulation enforcement coordination, which permits america to guard US residents higher and produce criminals to justice,” mentioned the State Division.
“Establishing and rising channels for regulation enforcement cooperation to deal with transnational threats additionally enhances US advocacy for human rights,” it added. “The US integrates advocacy for human rights and protections into all interactions with the Cuban Authorities.”
The Departments of State, Homeland Safety, and Justice co-chaired the dialogue for america. Officers from the US Embassy in Havana additionally participated.
The State Division mentioned Wednesday’s assembly was the sixth Regulation Enforcement Dialogue since 2015.
“Partaking in these talks underscores the U. dedication to pursuing constructive discussions with the Authorities of Cuba the place applicable to advance the U.S. Pursuits,” the State Division mentioned.
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