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Published:Friday | February 9, 2024 | 12:07 AM
Women from Cuba laugh while connecting with family with a phone as they line up to cross into the United States for their appointment to seek asylum, Friday, February 2, 2024, in Tijuana, Mexico.
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Women from Cuba laugh while connecting with family with a phone as they line up to cross into the United States for their appointment to seek asylum, Friday, February 2, 2024, in Tijuana, Mexico.

WASHINGTON (CMC):

The United States Department of State says that US and Cuban officials met on Wednesday to discuss law enforcement matters of bilateral interest under the US-Cuba Law Enforcement Dialogue.

“The US-Cuba Law Enforcement Dialogue enhances the national security of the United States through improved law enforcement coordination, which enables the United States to better protect US citizens and bring criminals to justice,” said the State Department in a statement.

“Establishing and increasing channels for law enforcement cooperation to address transnational threats also enhances US advocacy for human rights,” it added. “The United States integrates advocacy for human rights and human rights protections into all interactions with the Cuban Government.”

The Departments of State, Homeland Security, and Justice co-chaired the dialogue for the United States. Officials from the US Embassy in Havana also participated.

The State Department said Wednesday’s meeting was the sixth Law Enforcement Dialogue since 2015.

“Engaging in these talks underscores the US’s commitment to pursuing constructive discussions with the Government of Cuba where appropriate to advance US interests,” the State Department said.