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37236
Thu, 12/25/2008 - 06:52
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EU ATTACHES SPECIAL IMPORTANCE TO EAST PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE, PETER SEMNEBY
Baku, 23 December,(AzerTAj)“The European Union attaches special importance to the East Partnership initiative,” EU special representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby told journalists in Baku on Tuesday.
He pointed out that the initiative means further strengthening of the European
Neighborhood policy and that the European Union seeks closer cooperation with
countries of the region.
Mr. Semneby also said that during his meetings with Azerbaijani officials, not only
they discussed prospects of the country`s relations with the European Union but also
exchanged views on such issues as establishment of free trade zones and easing visa
regimes.
Touching upon the Karabakh issue, he described the Moscow declaration signed by the
Presidents of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia as a move forward, adding the European
Union supports OSCE Minsk group mediation efforts, as well.
He pointed out that the initiative means further strengthening of the European
Neighborhood policy and that the European Union seeks closer cooperation with
countries of the region.
Mr. Semneby also said that during his meetings with Azerbaijani officials, not only
they discussed prospects of the country`s relations with the European Union but also
exchanged views on such issues as establishment of free trade zones and easing visa
regimes.
Touching upon the Karabakh issue, he described the Moscow declaration signed by the
Presidents of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia as a move forward, adding the European
Union supports OSCE Minsk group mediation efforts, as well.
