British naval ship pulls into Havana
Reuters
2014-12-01
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A British Royal Navy ship pulls into Havana, Cuba.
It's only the second such visit of a British military ship to Cuba in over 50 years.
The HMS Argyl arrived Sunday to highlight cooperation between Britain and Cuba on a range of issues, says British Ambassador to Cuba Tim Cole.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) BRITISH AMBASSADOR TIM COLE SAYING:
"When there's a disaster in the region, like a hurricane or a cyclone, our Royal Navy has a role to play in supporting countries in terms of their response. And of course, Cubans are very strong when it comes to responding to disasters as well."
Naval authorities from the two countries plan to meet and tour historic sites around Cuba.
(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) SECOND CHIEF OF FOREIGN RELATIONS OF CUBA'S REVOLUTIONARY ARMED FORCES, CAPTAIN JUAN GUALBERTO MACEDA SAYING:
"For us, within the framework of the stable relationship we have with the United Kingdom, this is a very important visit for us. We have welcomed them
It's only the second such visit of a British military ship to Cuba in over 50 years.
The HMS Argyl arrived Sunday to highlight cooperation between Britain and Cuba on a range of issues, says British Ambassador to Cuba Tim Cole.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) BRITISH AMBASSADOR TIM COLE SAYING:
"When there's a disaster in the region, like a hurricane or a cyclone, our Royal Navy has a role to play in supporting countries in terms of their response. And of course, Cubans are very strong when it comes to responding to disasters as well."
Naval authorities from the two countries plan to meet and tour historic sites around Cuba.
(SOUNDBITE) (Spanish) SECOND CHIEF OF FOREIGN RELATIONS OF CUBA'S REVOLUTIONARY ARMED FORCES, CAPTAIN JUAN GUALBERTO MACEDA SAYING:
"For us, within the framework of the stable relationship we have with the United Kingdom, this is a very important visit for us. We have welcomed them
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