The Presidency of the EU takes note on the election by the National Assembly of Raúl Castro for a new Head of State of the Republic of Cuba as an important event and opportunity for Cuba and its new leadership to embark on the road of substantial and enhanced process of reforms. We wish President Raúl Castro to discharge his high responsibilities for the social and economic well-being of Cuba and its people.
The Presidency reiterates its willingness to sound out possibilities to resume a comprehensive and constructive dialogue between the EU and Cuba.
