In preparation for the restoration of the diplomatic relations between Cuba and US, new travel and trade rules between the US and Cuba will take effect from today, 16th January 2015 according to  US and Cuban officials.

Measures include allowing US citizens to use credit cards in Cuba and for US businesses to export some technologies.

Americans will be able to take home up to $100 (£66) in alcohol and tobacco from Cuba. Correspondents say it means the US ban on Cuban cigars is over. this will certainly help Cuban economy.

Along with this all the US prisoners in Cuba also are released. The move implements last month’s agreement to re-establish ties severed since 1961.

Let us hope that the diplomatic relations will be restored soon.