The vision of the world towards Cuba has to be based on principles of "respect for the people's sovereignty, and non-interference, and the nations' right to pursue alternative paths to their development," said Arthur, as quoted by Canada.com.

Referring to the United State's policy towards Cuba, Owen Arthur, who is also the current Chairmanof the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), said if Cuba is not considered a part of the area, as it actually is, the importance of the northern hemisphere is played down. He insisted that the island has to be involved in all regional affairs.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Harper was scheduled to travel on to Haiti, the last leg of his Latin American tour that included Colombia, Chile and Barbados.

Source: Caribbean Net News