Historic talks are set to take place this week [Wednesday] between US and Cuban officials in Havana.
US Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Roberta Jacobson, will hold two days of discussions on a wide-range of issues.
The meetings are the first major step towards President Obama's goal of normalizing relations between the two countries, announced in December.
Our correspondent Steve Mort in Florida says diplomatic ties and travel links are likely to be a top priority during the talks.
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ALT: Our correspondent Steve Mort says Cuban-Americans in Miami are watching the outcome of the talks closely.
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ALT: Our correspondent Steve Mort says it's very unusual for a top US official to meet with leaders of a country it still officially regards as an enemy.
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