Cuba 'accepts dialogue' with EU

[dipsydoodle]

Cuba has conditionally accepted the resumption of formal political dialogue with the European Union.

The offer was made by the EU in June when sanctions were lifted against the Communist-run island state.

The Cuban foreign ministry said it would accept the proposal "once the foundations and bases are established by joint agreement", Reuters reported.
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The EU has been trying to re-establish a full political dialogue with Havana ever since Fidel Castro effectively stepped down due to ill-health in July 2006, correspondents say.

[Judi Lynn]

1. Good to hear, isn't it? It took some real arm-twisting to get them to go through with their last

hostility, anyway. That was pathetic.

Thanks for the news.

[dipsydoodle]

2. It still leaves the associated problem

of companies who bank with EU banks which have got interests in the USA. As such they may refuse to deal with Cuba for fear of retribution by the USA. Mind you - with the current f.up on Wall Sreet I doubt there would be too much retaliation.....lol.

[Judi Lynn]

3. You betcha! This could be the time to strike.

I've noticed _Bush has been pushing that extraterritorial Cuba-related bullying more and more, farther and farther, too. Apparently he's trying to get in maximum damage before he leaves, if he will ever bless us with his absence, that is. Not so sure that's in his plans.