Castro, however, committed the country to "respectful" talks with the US administration of Joe Biden. Ties with the United States had worsened under Biden's predecessor, Donald Trump.
In addition, Cuba will maintain its control of cinematographic and audiovisual production, TV programs, cultural programming in general and real estate activity.
After the breakdown of the peace process, Duque demanded that Cuba extradite the rebels in its territory, which President Miguel Diaz-Canel's government opposed.