An agreement was signed by the Cuban and French governments on November 30 to re-establish official ties between the two nations, which have been on hold since 2003.

According to the joint declaration, Cuba and France agreed to cooperate in all fields to benefit peoples and to aid the economic development of both nations.

Both countries are determined that top priority should be given to certain sectors including agriculture, public health, environment, scientific research and culture.

The event not only marks a considerable step-forward in the Cuba-France ties but also satisfies a desire to boost long-standing relations between the two nations, according to the joint declaration./.