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 HAVANA (AP) - A top European Union official said Cuban President Fidel Castro shares the bloc's interest in strengthening ties and tackling sensitive issues such as human rights and called on all parties to avoid "useless provocations."
EU development commissioner Louis Michel met with Castro as Cuba struggles with international criticism over political prisoners and an upcoming U.N. vote on the island's human rights record.
"We spoke together about all the issues, even about the difficult issues, and sensitive issues, and there is of course a common interest to relaunch a political dialogue," Michel said.
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