Jim Mitchell
Ceist:53 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps which are being taken to improve relations with Cuba. [12839/00]
Vol. 519 No. 1
53 Mr. J. Mitchell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the steps which are being taken to improve relations with Cuba. [12839/00]
Following the Government's decision of 28 September 1999 to establish diplomatic relations with Cuba, Ireland's first ambassador to that country, who is resident in Mexico City, presented his credentials in Havana on 31 March this year. It is expected that the Cuban authorities will shortly request the accreditation to this country of their ambassador in London.
The way is now open for a development of the friendly relations which already exist between Ireland and Cuba, and a strengthening of our ties across the board, including political, economic, social and cultural exchanges.