2:31 pm - Friday March 29, 2024

Obama shakes hands with Cuba’s Raul Castro at Mandela memorial

868 Viewed News Editor Comments Off on Obama shakes hands with Cuba’s Raul Castro at Mandela memorial
Obama shakes hands with Cuba's Raul Castro at Mandela memorial
Obama shakes hands with Cuba's Raul Castro at Mandela memorial

President Barack Obama has shaken hands with Cuban President Raul Castro at a memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela.

The handshake between the leaders of the two Cold War enemies came during a ceremony that’s focused on Mandela’s legacy of reconciliation. Mr. Obama was greeting a line of world leaders and heads of state attending the memorial in Johannesburg. He also shook hands with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff, who has clashed with Mr. Obama over alleged National Security Agency spying.

The U.S. and Cuba have recently taken small steps toward rapprochement, raising hopes the two nations could be on the verge of a breakthrough in relations. But skeptics caution that the two countries have shown signs of a thaw in the past, only to fall back into old recriminations.

Don't miss the stories followIndiaVision India News & Information and let's be smart!
Loading...
0/5 - 0
You need login to vote.
Filed in
World's high and mighty join Mandela memorial service

World’s high and mighty join Mandela memorial service

Nelson Mandela's body arrives for viewing in South Africa

Nelson Mandela’s body arrives for viewing in South Africa

Related posts