Published on Monday12thDecember2016

Minister Flanagan signs landmark EU-Cuba Agreement

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Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan this morning signed the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement in Brussels on behalf of Ireland. EU Foreign Ministers were joined by the Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parilla.

Minister Flanagan said:

This landmark agreement is the first ever between the EU and Cuba and will provide a framework for increased dialogue and cooperation between Havana and the European Union.