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"Civilisational change", Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.

"Key, historic and brave" move that would help integrate Latin America - Peru's Ollanta Humala.

"Overdue development" Prime Minister Stephen Harper – Canada.

"Warm congratulations" to the former arch-foes for overcoming "the difficulties which have marked their recent history". Pope Francis – Vatican.

"Of great significance" Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo.

“Decisive" Mexico's Enrique Pena Nieto.

"Today another Wall has started to fall," said EU foreign affairs head Federica Mogherini, adding that the 28-member bloc hoped ultimately to be able to "expand relations with all parts of Cuban society".

"A courageous gesture and a necessary one in history", adding that this was "probably Mr Obama's most important move as president" Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

“Now they will suffocate them in their embrace,” Mr. Rogozin – Russia Deputy Prime Minister.

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