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20/02/2009
Martin Calls On Obama To Ease Cuba Embargo
Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin has asked the US President to consider easing some of the US restrictions on Cuba.
The trade embargo was imposed on Cuba 47 years ago amid US efforts to isolate the Cuban government and its leaders due to its imposition of communism.
Mr Martin made his remarks during the first ever official visit by an Irish Government Minister to Havana, and only the second European Union official visit to the country since for five years.
The EU and Cuba only restored ties in October after a five-year freeze was imposed over jailed Cuban dissidents.
Speaking in Havana today, Mr Martin said his meetings so far were "fruitful" and touched upon human rights issues.
Ahead of the visit, the minister said he would avail of the opportunity to discuss a whole range of issues with his Cuban counterpart, including political, economic and social issues.
Cuba and the EU formally restored ties October 23, by signing a cooperation agreement that released 2.5 million dollars in EU aid for rebuilding efforts after two hurricanes devastated the island in September.
(DW/BMcC)
The trade embargo was imposed on Cuba 47 years ago amid US efforts to isolate the Cuban government and its leaders due to its imposition of communism.
Mr Martin made his remarks during the first ever official visit by an Irish Government Minister to Havana, and only the second European Union official visit to the country since for five years.
The EU and Cuba only restored ties in October after a five-year freeze was imposed over jailed Cuban dissidents.
Speaking in Havana today, Mr Martin said his meetings so far were "fruitful" and touched upon human rights issues.
Ahead of the visit, the minister said he would avail of the opportunity to discuss a whole range of issues with his Cuban counterpart, including political, economic and social issues.
Cuba and the EU formally restored ties October 23, by signing a cooperation agreement that released 2.5 million dollars in EU aid for rebuilding efforts after two hurricanes devastated the island in September.
(DW/BMcC)
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