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Cuba, U.S. sign MoU on law enforcement and security cooperation

Xinhua, January 17, 2017 Adjust font size:

Cuba and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in law enforcement and national security, the Cuban government said Tuesday.

The two countries agreed to increase coordination to prevent and confront terrorist acts, to fight drug trafficking and money laundering, cyber crimes, among others.

Havana and Washington restored diplomatic relations in July 2015 after 54 years of political enmity. In the past few weeks the two countries have signed several cooperation agreements.

Restoring ties with Cuba is seen as a crucial part of outgoing U.S. President Barack Obama's legacy in foreign policy. However, the warming ties between the two countries are facing an uncertain future as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said that he would reverse the policy unless Havana makes political concessions. Endi