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Cuba says it wants normal U.S. relations

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Published: March. 12, 2007 at 9:14 PM

HAVANA, March 12 (UPI) -- Cuban Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque said Monday he would like "normal and respectful relations with the United States," EFE news agency reported.

During his visit to Paris, Perez Roque -- who was in France for a meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement -- said he is prepared to hold bilateral talks anytime the United States is ready.

Cuban President Fidel Castro fell ill earlier this year and appointed his brother Raul interim leader of the communist island. Since assuming control in July, Raul Castro has also suggested he was open to talks with the United States.

Topics: Felipe Perez Roque, Fidel Castro, Raul Castro
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