Landmark US-Cuba talks end in 'positive' atmosphere
Two days of historic talks between the United States and Cuba have ended with both sides agreeing to meet again.
The discussions had focused on restoring diplomatic relations but no date was set for the reopening of embassies.
A US official said normalising relations after decades of hostilities would take time.
The Cuban delegation chief said lifting the economic blockade against Cuba was essential.
Josefina Vidal said no date had been set for the next round of discussions.
These were the highest-level talks in decades between the US and Cuba.
The talks followed December's agreement by US President Barack Obama and his Cuban counterpart, Raul Castro, to improve ties.
The head of the US delegation, Assistant Secretary of State for the Western Hemisphere Roberta Jacobson said: "We have to overcome more than 50 years of a relationship that was not based on confidence or trust."
Ms Vidal, her Cuban counterpart, said: "It was a first meeting. This is a process."
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