First EU-Cuba cooperation conference and post-hurricane humanitarian aid

The European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid announced on 18 March 2009 an additional 7.5 million euros in hurricane response assistance to Cuba.

The announcement came at the start of his two day visit to Cuba during which he was scheduled to jointly open a joint conference on co-operation between the European Commission and Cuba. The Commissioner Michel also held a number of bilateral meetings including with Foreign Minister and Minister for Foreign Investment, Trade and Co-operation.

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