Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos has arrived Cuba for a two days official visit. During his visit, the Spanish FM will meet his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez and highlighted the need for close relationship with Cuba.

The Minister is in Cuba with the intention to improve the bilateral ties ahead of the Spanish presidency of the EU in the first half of 2010.

While talking to reporters, the Spanish FM said, “The visit will further consolidate the relations between the two countries after the normalization of their ties during the minister's previous Cuban tour in April 2007.”

Further, the minister said, “It has been a meeting between friends who have a common will to continue working together in the future.” Moratinos said that both the nations will talk on intensive dialogues over all the matters on which they need to work together.

Spain has decided to donate around $50 million to Cuba. The Spanish FM said, “Our wish is for Cuba to be a friend country of ours and Spain can work and cooperate with Cuba.”

He told reporters that they want to find a new way to strengthen relations with Cuba, which is of enormous importance for Spain.