Havana, Cuba - Army General Raul Castro, President of the councils of State and Ministers, received Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-president of the European Commission, who is on an official visit to Cuba.

In a cordial atmosphere, on Tuesday, they spoke about the bonds existing between the European Union and Cuba. They coincided in the interest of developing relations of mutual respect, based on the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter. Likewise, they spoke about issues of common interest on the international agenda.

Accompanying the distinguished visitor was Stefano Manservisi, chief of Cabinet, and Herman Portocarero, ambassador of the European Union to Cuba. Also attending the meeting, representing Cuba, were Bruno Rodriguez and Rogelio Sierra, minister and deputy minister of Foreign Affairs, respectively.

The High Representative of the European Union also held official talks with the Cuban Foreign Minister. She was received by the President of the National Assembly of the People’s Power, Esteban Lazo; by the Vice-president of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Planning and the Economy, Marino Murillo; and by the Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment, Rodrigo Malmierca.