Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs Marcos Kyprianou, who participated in the two-day informal session of the EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs (Gymnich), held in the Czech Republic, has expressed Cyprus` support to the European prospects of the Western Balkans.
The main topic of the meeting was developments in the Middle East and the Western Balkans, as well as the development of the EU`s non-military capacity, in the framework of the European Security and Defence Policy.
During the first part of the meeting, the EU Ministers reviewed developments in the broader region of the Middle East and exchanged views on current developments in the peace process, expressing their support to the solution of two states. They also discussed the relations between the EU and Syria, in the light of positive developments in relations between Syria and Lebanon.
During the second part of the meeting, a broad meeting and working lunch were held, with the participation of candidate for EU accession countries and the Western Balkans. The aim of the EU Czech presidency was to hold an open discussion, focusing on the EU`s future approach and strategy regarding enlargement to the Western Balkans. Kyprianou expressed Cyprus` support to the European prospects of the Western Balkans, noting that this would secure stability and prosperity in the region and the EU itself.
The main topic of the meeting was developments in the Middle East and the Western Balkans, as well as the development of the EU`s non-military capacity, in the framework of the European Security and Defence Policy.
During the first part of the meeting, the EU Ministers reviewed developments in the broader region of the Middle East and exchanged views on current developments in the peace process, expressing their support to the solution of two states. They also discussed the relations between the EU and Syria, in the light of positive developments in relations between Syria and Lebanon.
During the second part of the meeting, a broad meeting and working lunch were held, with the participation of candidate for EU accession countries and the Western Balkans. The aim of the EU Czech presidency was to hold an open discussion, focusing on the EU`s future approach and strategy regarding enlargement to the Western Balkans. Kyprianou expressed Cyprus` support to the European prospects of the Western Balkans, noting that this would secure stability and prosperity in the region and the EU itself.
( Retirado do jornal CYPRUS NEWS AGENCY - 29.03.09 )
