The European Union and Cuba have restarted discussions about possible diplomatic recognition after a 4-year hiatus.
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini has met with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Parilla in Brussels.
Mogherini, who visited Cuba last month, says they've agreed to hold their first meeting in June.
She says the goal is to try to finalize a collaborative agreement by the end of the year.
"The last meeting of the formal political dialogue took place in 2011, so I'm proud to relaunch this process as I'm convinced that there are many areas in which the European Union and Cuba can have fruitful cooperation in our mutual interests."
Wednesday's discussions in Brussel
