Borrell urges Cuba to strengthen its ties with the EU

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Policy, Josep Borrell, on Thursday urged Cuba to strengthen its ties with Brussels, within the framework of the consequences generated after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

“Our desire is to accompany Cuba in its process of opening economic and social reforms from a relationship of mutual respect to cooperate in improving the lives of all Cubans,” said Borrell, who recalled the holding of a dialogue on human rights which he hopes to take place “before the end of the year”.

Referring to this meeting, he considered that the holding of “this political dialogue and cooperation” will also make it possible to strengthen bilateral relations, in particular political rights, trade and economic modernization policies. “Believe me, based on the strength of Europe’s economic presence on this island and our willingness to cooperate, we will continue to explore new ways of collaborating with Europe,” he said. from Havana.

The High Representative, who cited the global crisis caused by the war in Ukraine as a reason to improve relations with the European Union, acknowledged that “Cuba is facing the particular chaos of energy, electricity and fuels in a particularly difficult situation”. .

“Let me tell you that we would like the economic and political model of Europe, which is based on environmental sustainability, social equity and the development of individual capacities, to be a model that can interest the Cuban people” , he said. .