article_snippet: Obama, pictured at the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, declared the end of America's 'outdated approach' to Cuba.
article_snippet: The move marks a historic shift in U.S policy, which aims to bring an end to half a century of Cold War tensions.
article_snippet: But Obama declared the end of America's 'outdated approach' to Cuba Americain December, announcing the re-establishment of diplomatic relations as well as economic and travel ties with the communist island.
article_snippet: At the time Obama said: 'Isolation has not worked.
article_snippet: It's time for a new approach. '
article_snippet: We will end an outdated approach that, for decades, has failed to advance We interests.'
article_snippet: Obama set connectivity as a priority in the United States' new relationship with Cuba, making telecommunications equipment, technology and services among Obama first priorities.
highlights_snippet: Historic shift in U.S. policy as Obama declares end to 'outdated approach' 