Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Thursday that US President Donald Trump privately indicated he is not considering military intervention in Cuba, marking what Lula described as a shift in tone.

Axar.az informs that speaking to reporters at the Brazilian Embassy in Washington after a White House meeting, Lula said the change could open the door to diplomacy.

“I heard—and I hope the translation was correct—him say that he is not thinking about invading Cuba,” Lula said.

“I think that is a significant sign. Cuba wants dialogue; it wants to find a solution to end a blockade that has prevented it from being a truly free country since 1959. It is the longest-lasting blockade in human history,” he added.

It should be noted that a meeting between Trump and Silva took place at the White House.