A third shipment carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico arrived on Friday (March 13) in Havana, the ambassador to the island said.

Ambassador Eugenio Martinez said on Facebook Mexican Navy vessels had arrived in Havana, including the ARM Papaloapan and the ARM Huasteco.

The aid included food, medical and hygiene products, according to the Cuban Ministry of Domestic Trade.

On Friday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico played an intermediary role in the U.S.-Cuba talks, as President Miguel Diaz-Canel had confirmed the island had opened a dialogue with Washington.

DESCRIPCIÓN DE IMÁGENES

1. VARIOUS OF MEXICAN SHIPS ARRIVING AT HAVANA BAY

2. (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) CUBA'S MINISTER OF DOMESTIC TRADE, BETSY DIAZ, SAYING:

“Once again, we are going to receive food supplies. Milk will once again be a key item, along with beans and other food items similar to those we received in the first shipment, as well as medical supplies and some medications that were also donated by the Mexican people.”

3. SHIP IN PORT

4. SHIP MAST WITH CUBAN FLAG

5. SHIP DOCKING NEXT TO THE PORT'S PILOT BOAT

6. (SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) CUBA'S MINISTER OF DOMESTIC TRADE, BETSY DÍAZ, SAYING (SOUNDBITE STARTS AND CONTINUES OVER IMAGES OF SHIP DOCKING AND MEXICAN CREW ON DECK):

“We would like to thank the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Mexican Embassy in Cuba, and the Ministry of the Navy. These sailors, with their characteristic discipline, have been assisting with the unloading process, and the previous operation was completed in record time thanks to their support and that of the Cuban forces. I believe this reaffirms our shared humanity, solidarity, and brotherhood. Thank you, Mexico, once again.”

7. VARIOUS OF MEXICAN NAVY SHIP ARM HUASTECO WITH CREW ON DECK