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U.S. general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay

General Francis Donovan's meeting in Cuba comes amid growing concerns of a possible U.S. military attack on the Communist-run island.

U.S. general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay

TL;DR

  • U.S. General Francis Donovan met with senior Cuban military officials at the U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.
  • The meeting focused on operational security matters, force protection, and readiness.
  • This is the first such meeting in recent memory by a head of Southern Command.
  • The meeting occurred amid Cuban concerns of a possible U.S. military attack.
  • Both the U.S. and Cuban sides agreed to maintain communication.