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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Wallace of Saltaire (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 May 2007.


EU and Russia: Samara Summit

Question
What is their response to the outcome of the European Union-Russia summit held in Samara on 18 May.
Answer

My Lords, the EU-Russia summit was held on 17 and 18 May as planned and covered a broad agenda, including international relations, energy, climate change and trade. The EU raised human rights. The summits are important, as they allow both sides to engage on issues that are important to them, including on areas of disagreement.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
692 c653 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Lead
Procedure
Topical questions (HL)
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Russia EU external relations
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk