Assembly/AU/Res.1(XXVI) Page 1 RESOLUTION ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CUBA-UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RELATIONS The Assembly, 1. WELCOMES the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between the Governments of the Republic of Cuba and the United States of America and the reopening of Embassies in the respective capital cities and other initiatives launched to make progress in bilateral ties; 2. CALLS FOR the lifting of the long-standing and unjust economic, commercial and financial blockade on Cuba; 3. URGES the President of the United States to take all the necessary measures within his wide executive powers to deal with all outstanding issues regarding the embargo.