France Willing to Foster Relations with Cuba

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius announced that a representative from Paris will visit Havana in May to take part in the International Tourism Fair. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said that his visit will mark a higher stage in bilateral relations with Cuba and expressed his government’s willingness to participate in the development of Cuban economic sectors such as energy, tourism, education, and culture.

During a press conference Saturday at the residence of the French ambassador in Havana, Fabious told international and local media that he met with President Raul Castro and that they agreed to boost bilateral relations.

The French foreign minister said that although many companies from his country are already operating in Cuba, many others could participate in the Cuban market. He announced that a representative from Paris will visit Havana in May to take part at the International Tourism Fair.