By Caribbean News Global 
WASHINGTON, USA – On April 12, US and Cuban officials met in Washington, DC to discuss the implementation of the US-Cuba Migration Accords, says, US department of state in a press release.
“This bilateral discussion reflects a commitment by both countries to regularly review the implementation of the Accords. The department of homeland security’s deputy assistant secretary for the Western Hemisphere David Cloe led the US interagency delegation, and Cuba’s vice foreign minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio led the Cuban delegation.”
The office of the spokesperson advised:
“ These migration talks provide an opportunity for discussions on mutual implementation of the Migration Accords, comprising a series of bilateral agreements between the United States and Cuba completed in 1984, 1994, 1995, and 2017.
“The US delegation highlighted areas of successful cooperation on migration, while also identifying issues that have been obstacles to fulfilling the goals of the Accords. Engaging in these talks underscores our commitment to pursuing constructive discussions with Cuba where appropriate to advance US interests.”
The US department of state press release continued:
“ Ensuring safe, orderly, humane, and regular migration between Cuba and the United States remains a mutual interest of both countries and is consistent with US interests in fostering family reunification and promoting greater respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.”
