EU ADOPTS ACTION PLAN WITH ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN

IRNA, Iran
Nov 14 2006

EU adopts Action Plan with Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia Brussels,
Nov 14, IRNA EU-South Caucasus The European Union is adopting Tuesday
three joint Action Plans with Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, under
the European Neighborhood Policy.

EU Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighborhood
Policy Benita Ferrero-Waldner said the Action Plans will boost
relations between the EU and each of the countries concerned, as well
as regional cooperation.

"I believe today opens a new chapter in our relations with each of
our three partners and with the region as a whole. The Action Plans
offer new opportunities that will bring concrete benefits to people
throughout the region," she said in a statement.