This third day (21), the British Minister for the Americas and the Caribbean, David Rutley, descended on Cuba on an official visit aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries.

According to an official British statement, an agreement on “Political Dialogue and Cooperation” is expected to be signed this week to “establish a structure for future dialogue between the two countries” on a range of questions, including economic development. , environment and human rights.

This is the first official visit of David Rutley, a member of the Conservative Party, to the Caribbean country. Although details of the agreement have not been disclosed, it is thought to facilitate possible British investment in Cuba.

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In 2017, the European Union (EU) signed an agreement on “Political Dialogue and Cooperation” with Cuba, which serves as a structure to facilitate relations on economic issues, especially since the openness we have implemented in recent years. The killing came after two decades of diplomatic distancing between the European Union and Cuba, a policy promoted by former Spanish president José María Aznar, from the Popular Party.

But Britain’s exit from the European Union – or Brexit 2020 – has left you behind the deal it is now working to restore.

As per the agreement, London will formalize its own communication mechanism with the island. The killing occurred in the context of increasing pressure from European Union stakeholders against the US blockade of Cuba, a situation that directly affects their investments in the Caribbean country.

In late May, the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy, Josep Borrell, traveled to Havana for the first time as part of an apparent demonstration of “support for Cuba’s increasingly important private sector.” This is a political gesture from the Brussels authorities as part of their interest in deepening the economic reforms being carried out on the island.

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Rutley is scheduled to meet with Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez and representatives of several UN agencies, including the UN Development Programme, the World Food Program and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). ).

During his trip, the minister also plans to meet with local small business owners and members of Cuba’s Chevening graduate community – a scholarship scheme aimed at higher education courses in the UK – to discuss the country’s “social and economic situation”.

“As part of our commitment to strengthening relations between the UK and Cuba, I look forward to signing the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement which will enable us to address issues important to both sides, such as human rights and the embargo. ,” he said. David Rutley.

Editing: Leandro Melito