Posted on 09/17/2009 4:37:49 PM PDT by pissant
* Cuba says talks "broad and useful"
* Another step in Obama efforts to improve relations (Updates with Cuba statement, talks completed)
By Jeff Franks
HAVANA, Sept 17 (Reuters) - U.S. and Cuban officials met on Thursday to discuss the possibility of resuming long-suspended direct mail service in a first round of talks that Cuba described as "broad and useful."
The talks, the result of a proposal by the United States in May, are viewed as another step in President Barack Obama's efforts to mend long-broken U.S.-Cuba relations.
In a statement, Cuba said the two sides discussed issues including "transportation of mail, postal security and methods of payment for the service."
(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...
Did they schedule yet a referendum on Cuba becoming the 58th state?
Are waterside condos still going for a decent rate?
Think I could get a Cuban to mail me a ‘57 Chevy Belair Coupe if I mailed them food?
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