Former Cuban President : I do not trust the United States Policy

HAVANA,(ST)_ Former Cuban President Fidel Castro stressed that  he does not trust the United States, but nevertheless  he does not reject rapprochement with it.

AFP quoted  Castro as saying  in a televised message yesterday addressed to the Students’ Union and was read over  via  the state television, “I do not trust the policy of the United States and did not talk with them, but this does not mean at any time , that it is a rejection of a peaceful resolution for  conflicts.”

“The Cuban president has taken action consistent with  his  mandate,”  Fidel Castro said adding “we will always stand up for cooperation and friendship among all peoples of the world, including our political opponents.”

Fidel Castro, aged 88 , who gave up  power in 2006 for health reasons , expressed support for  the policies pursued by his successor, Raul Castro towards Washington after the historic announcement on 17 December for a gradual normalization of relations between the two countries.

T. Fateh