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 the European Union
member States, which preceded these results. Cuba shall consider the
invitation issued by the European side in a respectful and constructive way, in
the context of its national sovereignty and interests.
Havana, February 10, 2014
“Year 56 of the Revolution”
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