article_snippet: Now the two sides have agreed to intensify the pace of talks which began in 2014 aimed at improving bilateral relations, European Union's foreign policy chief has said.
article_snippet: Slow progress': Ms Mogherini said European Union's EU wants to finalise the framework for an agreement between the two bodies by the end of 2015 .
article_snippet: Ms Mogherini said the pace of progress was 'slow' but  the pace of progress was gaining 'political momentum' after meeting with Cuban president Raul Castro and other high-ranking officials in Havana.
article_snippet: Ms Mogherini said: 'We decided today to speed up the rhythm of We negotiations, hopefully to manage to finalise the framework of We dialogue and agreement by the end of this year.
article_snippet: United States after the former enemies announced the former enemies would restore diplomatic relations in December.
highlights_snippet: European Union's foreign policy chief wants an agreement by year's end .
  