EU proposes a modernised partnership with Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific countries.

European Commission
Press release

 
Brussels, 12 December 2017 The European Commission has today presented a recommendation to the Council, including a proposal for negotiating directives. This is an important milestone towards opening negotiations with the countries of the Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific Group of States (ACP). High Representative/Vice-President, Federica Mogherini, stated: "The EU and the ACP countries represent together more than 100 countries, and more than half of the United Nations member states. Together, we have an important role in shaping the global agenda and international cooperation. As an essential part of our commitment to multilateralism, modernising our ACP-EU partnership will allow us to jointly tackle today's global challenges of building peaceful and resilient states, ensuring respect of human rights, fundamental freedoms, and democratic principles." Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica, stated: "Renewing our partnership with the ACP countries is...
 
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