The United States and Cuba moved to end five decades of Cold War hostility yesterday.

AFP said that the two states agreed to revive diplomatic ties in a surprise breakthrough.

U.S. President Obama said Washington was ready for a “new chapter” in relations with Cuba and would reestablish its embassy in Havana, according to the news outlet.

Cuba’s President Raul Castro also confirmed that the former enemies had agreed to reestablish diplomatic ties.

By Ro Ji-woong (jamesro@herladcorp.com)