Article: EU/CUBA: COOLING RELATIONS.(International Pages)(Brief Article)

The agenda for the Troika's visit was described by the Portuguese Presidency as "ambitious". The talks were due to focus on Cuba/EU relations, and particularly the 1996 Common Position on human rights in Cuba, Cuba's bid to joint the agreement with the ACP countries (in which it has enjoyed an observer role since 1998) and economic and regional issues. It was also planned to consider international themes such as the UN and the World Trade Organisation (WTO).The Troika was due to meet the Foreign Minister. An encounter with the Vice-President, Carlos Lage, and even with Fidel Castro was referred to by the Portuguese Presidency when announcing the visit, which has now been ...

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