Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Raúl Castro Ruz, President of Cuba

The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. Raúl Castro Ruz, President of Cuba.  The Secretary-General congratulated President Castro on the historical occasion of his visit to United Nations Headquarters.

The two leaders discussed the ongoing process of normalization of relations with the United States.

The Secretary-General thanked Cuba for its important role in hosting and facilitating the Colombian peace talks and the recent remarkable achievements after so many years of conflict in the country.

The Secretary-General expressed his appreciation for the leadership shown by the Cuban government during the Ebola epidemic in West Africa by supporting the health systems of the affected countries.

They also discussed other regional issues in Latin America and the Caribbean.