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Cuba will consider European Union
invitation to negotiate a dialogue and cooperation
agreement
Declaration issued by the Deputy
Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cuba, Rogelio
Sierra Diaz, in response to the decision adopted by
the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the
European Union on Monday, February 10th
The Cuban Government has been officially informed of
the decision adopted by the Council of Ministers of
Foreign Affairs of the European Union to authorize
the European Commission and the High Representative
for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Her
Excellency Catherine Ashton, to initiate
negotiations on the provisions of an Agreement on
Political Dialogue and Cooperation between the
European Union and its member States, on one side,
and the Republic of Cuba.
In October, 2008, the European Union and Cuba agreed
to resume political dialogue and cooperation based
on a reciprocal, unconditional and
non-discriminatory approach, with full respect for
the sovereign equality of States and the legal
framework and institutional order of the Parties, in
accordance with the principle of non-interference in
the internal affairs of States.
Cuba believes that these principles still are
absolutely valid and should continue to be a
benchmark in the relations between the European
Union and our country.
I
reiterate what was previously expressed in the
long-lasting process of reflections and
consultations among European Union member States,
which preceded this outcome. Cuba shall consider
the invitation issued by the European side in a
respectful and constructive manner, in the context
of its national sovereignty and interests.
Havana, February 10, 2014
“Year 56 of the Revolution”
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