Jamaica and CARICOM have welcomed the Organization of American States' (OAS) "historic decision" to rescind the 1962 resolution which suspended Cuba's participation in the Inter-American system.

Addressing the 39th General Assembly of the OAS yesterday in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, shortly after the resolution was adopted by acclamation, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr Kenneth Baugh, shared CARICOM's response with the meeting.

"Jamaica and CARICOM are delighted to have been part of this historic decision that rescinded Resolution six, which suspended Cuba's participation in the Inter-American system," Baugh stated.

A victory

"It is a victory for the pluralistic, democratic leadership of the member states of the OAS and a continuation of the spirit of the understanding and cooperation emanating from the fifth Summit of the Americas in Port of Spain."

He added: "It augurs well for the continuation of the very commendable effort already undertaken by the United States and Cuba for the normalisation of bilateral relations, and eventually for the lifting of the embargo."