Havana, March 26 (RHC) – Cuba on Thursday proposed that a pending human rights dialogue with the United States begin on Tuesday in Washington in parallel to ongoing negotiations about restoring diplomatic relations.

"These conversations about human rights constitute an example of Cuba's disposition to approach any topic with the United States, despite our differences," Pedro Luis Pedroso, a foreign ministry official told reporters in Havana.

U.S. officials in Havana had no immediate comment.

Cuba first proposed the talks last year and reiterated its idea after the two longtime adversaries agreed in December to re-establish diplomatic ties and seek to normalize trade and travel.