The Cuban Foreign Ministry called on the United States to ease pressure and proposed areas for cooperation.

Cuba and the United States exchanged messages regarding the current level of bilateral relations, but a full-fledged dialogue has not yet begun.

As reported by The Daily Baku, citing CNN, this was stated by Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossó.

He noted that Cuba is ready for a "meaningful" dialogue with the United States, but does not intend to discuss changes to its system of government.

"We are not ready to discuss our constitutional system, just as I believe the United States is not ready to discuss its constitutional, political, and economic system," de Cossó stated.

He asserted that Cuba poses no threat to the United States, as it does not harbor terrorists on its territory or support any terrorist organizations. De Cossó also emphasized that Washington's attempts to cut off Venezuelan oil supplies to the island could result in Cuba resorting to austerity measures to preserve its fuel reserves.

The minister added that dialogue is the best alternative to coercion for the United States. He also noted that Cuba is only willing to negotiate on issues of mutual interest, including regional security.

"If the US wants to cooperate in the fight against drug trafficking, Cuba can help. We have helped in the past and can continue to help combat trafficking within the region," he said.

CNN notes that the deputy foreign minister's comments come amid increasing pressure on the island from the Donald Trump administration, which is increasingly talking about regime change in Havana. The Cuban diplomat's statements come just days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington "would welcome" regime change in Cuba.