Joint Declaration at the Initialing Ceremony of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between Cuba and the European Union, 11 March 2016

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Series Details 11.03.16
Publication Date 11/03/2016
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The European Union and Cuba concluded their negotiations for a bilateral Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (PDCA) on 11 March 2016. The agreement includes three main chapters on political dialogue, cooperation and sector policy dialogue as well as trade and trade cooperation.

The PDCA aims to enhance EU-Cuba relations, accompanying the process of 'updating' the Cuban economy and society, promoting dialogue and cooperation to foster sustainable development, democracy and human rights, and finding common solutions to global challenges.

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EU: EEAS: Statement, 11.03.16: Remarks by the HR/VP Federica Mogherini at the Joint press conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodriguez, in La Havana http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2016/160311_02_en.htm
EU: EEAS: Statement, 11.03.16: EU-Cuba negotiations towards a Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2016/160311_03_en.htm
BBC News, 11.03.16: Cuba and EU agree to normalise diplomatic ties http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-35787090
EU: EEAS: EU Relations with Cuba http://eeas.europa.eu/cuba/index_en.htm
ESO: Background information: Fifth round of negotiations between Cuba and the EU over a Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement http://www.europeansources.info/record/fifth-round-of-negotiations-between-cuba-and-the-eu-over-a-political-dialogue-and-cooperation-agreement/
ESO: Background information: A new phase in EU-Cuba relations http://www.europeansources.info/record/a-new-phase-in-eu-cuba-relations/
Deutsche Welle, 11.03.16: EU and Cuba sign a deal to normalize ties http://dw.com/p/1IC0o
The Guardian, 11.03.16: Cuba and European Union finalize deal to restore ties after years of tension http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/mar/11/cuba-european-union-final-deal-political-relationship
EurActiv, 11.03.16: EU and Cuba sign deal to normalise ties http://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/eu-and-cuba-sign-deal-to-normalise-ties/

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