(22 September 2016) – The European Commission has adopted the proposal to the Council on the signing of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (PDCA) with Cuba.
The Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement opens new avenues to support Cuba’s process of economic and social modernisation, to foster sustainable development, democracy and human rights, as well as to seek common solutions to global challenges.
At the same time, the High Representative Federica Mogherini transmitted a proposal to the Council to formally repeal the EU’s 1996 Common Position on Cuba.
The adoption of both decisions by the Council and the implementation of the PDCA will be a turning point in EU-Cuba relations.