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Statement on the outcome of the General Affairs Council in Brussels on 13th and 14th July. - Inc ref to document 10255/98 and documents 9471/98 and 9533/98. Copies placed in Lib.
Statement on the outcome of the General Affairs Council in Brussels on 13th and 14th July. - Inc ref to document 10255/98 and documents 9471/98 and 9533/98. Copies placed in Lib.
Asked by
Lawrie Quinn
(Labour)
Answered by
Doug Henderson
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
15 July 1998
For answer on
16 July 1998
Answered on
16 July 1998
Mr. Quinn: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the outcome of the
General Affairs Council in Brussels on 13 and 14 July. [51259]
Mr. Doug Henderson: The information is as follows:
A General Affairs Council was held in Brussels on 13 July. The Council agreed the 37 A Points listed in document 10255/98 and noted
the European Parliament's Resolutions, Decisions and Opinions taken at its part sessions in Strasbourg on 15-19 June and 1-2 July,
and listed in documents 9471/98 and 9533/98. Copies of both these documents will be placed in the House Library as soon as they
become available.
The Council endorsed the Austrian Presidency's handling plan and timetable for the Agenda 2000 package. Over lunch Ministers
discussed the working methods of the General Affairs Council.
The mandates for negotiations with Norway and Iceland over their continued involvement with Schengen after entry into force of
Amsterdam were briefly discussed. A few points remain to be settled; but the Presidency made clear that it would aim for the
adoption of the mandates before the summer.
Ministers condemned the violation by Belarus of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations in its actions against Ambassadors'
residences in Drozdy. As a signal of the seriousness with which it took the situation, the EU had already adopted a Common Position
imposing an entry visa ban on all members of the Government and senior officials of the Republic of Belarus. The Council expressed
its determination to adopt further measures should further violations of the Vienna Convention occur. It will continue to monitor
the situation in Minsk and demanded concrete proposals from the Belarus authorities. The EU hoped that early action by the
Belarusian Government to respect fully the Vienna Convention would enable a return to the status quo ante and facilitate the
development of the more constructive EU/Belarus relationship which the EU wished.
The Council expressed its grave concern at the continuing violence and loss of life in Kosovo, particularly among the civilian
population. The danger of a rapid widening of the crisis remains. The Council reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of all
hostilities and the restart of a political process, with direct international involvement, between the parties. The Kosovo Albanian
team for these talks must be able to speak authoritatively and therefore be fully representative of their community. The Council
accordingly called on the leaders with the Kosovo Albanian community to unite and to make common cause to this end.
The Council recalled that a solution for Kosovo can be found neither through the maintenance of the status quo nor through
independence, but through a special status, including a large degree of autonomy within the FRY. The Council welcomed the intention
of the Contact Group to set in hand work, to which the EU is actively contributing, to define possible further elements for the
future status of Kosovo with a view to making them available to the parties. It emphasised that international involvement in the
dialogue remains an essential element of credible negotiations. The Council discussed the situation in Albania. It strongly
encouraged the Government of Prime Minister Nano to follow a policy of restraint and moderation in the Kosovo crisis, which is now
more necessary than ever. It expressed its concern about the flow of arms from northern Albania to Kosovo Albanian armed groups. It
called on all political organisations in Albania to support the policy of the Albanian government and to associate themselves with
the line taken by the European Union on the Kosovo issue. At the same time it called upon the Albanian Government to increase its
efforts to stop the flow of weapons from Albania to Kosovo.
The Council was encouraged by General Abubakar's commitment to national reconciliation leading to the restoration of democratic
civilian rule and his decision to release a significant number of detainees. The Council urged General Abubakar to release all the
remaining detainees and to announce his plans for the electoral process. They reiterated EU's readiness to support an inclusive
political process.
The Council heard a report on the EU troika Ambassadors' visit to East Timor from 27-30 June. It paid tribute to the way the members
of the troika handled the difficult situation which arose and agreed that their report and conclusions should continue to be
followed up by the competent Council bodies.
The Council discussed the situation in Guinea Bissau and agreed that there was a need for humanitarian assistance and the opening of
corridors for it to be delivered. It stressed the need for political and diplomatic solution to the problems and agreed that the EU
should commit itself to a reconstruction programme on the basis of democratic conditions and the maintenance of the elections
planned for this year and the next.
The Council adopted conclusions inviting COREPER and the Commission to solve rapidly the problems emerging from the ECJ's recent
judgment on spending without a legal base.
The Council expressed the hope that the Conference nearing its conclusion in Rome would result in agreement to establish a credible
International Criminal Court.
The UK and seven EU partners drew the Council's attention to a joint statement deploring the Commission's decision to impose
provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of unbleached cotton fabric from six non-EU countries.
The first EU-Tunisia Association Council was held on 14 July, following the entry into force of the EU/Tunisia Association Agreement
earlier this year. A dinner with the Tunisian Foreign Minister was held on 13 July. Ministers welcomed the new agreement, as part of
wider moves towards a Euro-Mediterranean Free Trade Area by 2010, and discussed issues of common interest including developments in
the middle east peace process, human rights, and inward investment.
The inaugural Co-operation Council under the terms of the Partnership and Co-operation Agreement (PCA), between the EU and Moldova
took place on 14 July. Over a working breakfast, Ministers had an exchange of views on foreign policy issues of mutual interest
(including the situation in Transdniestra) and EU/Moldova relations. The Council itself exchanged views on the implementation of the
PCA and adopted the Rules of Procedure establishing the foundations for the future work of the Co-operation Council and Committee,
as well as the Joint Work Programme for 1998-99.
The first EU/Mexico Joint Council was held on 14 July. It renewed the EU and Mexico's shared commitment to closer ties, including
through the substantial and reciprocal liberalisation of trade in goods and services.
Subjects
Armed conflict; EU action; EU external trade; Visas; Albania; Kosovo; EU external relations; EU aid; Tunisia; EU Foreign Affairs Council; Mexico; Agenda 2000; Moldova; Belarus; Guinea-Bissau; Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations; Committee of Permanent Representatives
Date
16 July 1998
Reference
51259; 316 c245-7W
House
House of Commons
Statement on outcome of the General Affairs Council in Brussels on 13-14 July [HL 2851]. - Inc ref to document 10255/98, 9471/98 and 9533/98 will be placed in Library.
Statement on outcome of the General Affairs Council in Brussels on 13-14 July [HL 2851]. - Inc ref to document 10255/98, 9471/98 and 9533/98 will be placed in Library.
Asked by
Lord Graham of Edmonton
(Labour)
Answered by
Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
16 July 1998
Answered on
16 July 1998
Subjects
Armed conflict; EU action; EU external trade; Visas; Albania; Kosovo; EU external relations; EU aid; Tunisia; EU Foreign Affairs Council; Mexico; Agenda 2000; Moldova; Belarus; Guinea-Bissau; Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations; Committee of Permanent Representatives
Date
16 July 1998
Reference
HL 2851; 592 c46-8WA
House
House of Lords
How they define the national interests of the United Kingdom and its diplomatic objectives in relation to Romania, the Republic of Moldova and the Ukraine. [HL 1881].
How they define the national interests of the United Kingdom and its diplomatic objectives in relation to Romania, the Republic of Moldova and the Ukraine. [HL 1881].
Asked by
Lord Hylton
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
1 June 1998
Answered on
1 June 1998
Subjects
Foreign relations; Romania; Diplomatic relations; Ukraine; Moldova
Date
1 June 1998
Reference
HL 1881; 590 c15WA
House
House of Lords
What was the total of British exports and imports in each of the last three years in relation to (a) Romania; (b) the Republic of Moldova; and (c) the Ukraine. [HL 1880]. - Tables given.
What was the total of British exports and imports in each of the last three years in relation to (a) Romania; (b) the Republic of Moldova; and (c) the Ukraine. [HL 1880]. - Tables given.
Asked by
Lord Hylton
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Clinton-Davis
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
21 May 1998
Answered on
21 May 1998
Subjects
Exports; Imports; Overseas trade; Romania; Ukraine; Moldova
Date
21 May 1998
Reference
HL 1880; 589 c186WA
House
House of Lords
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans the Government has to (a) establish permanent diplomatic representations in the Republic of Moldova or (b) move Moldavian accreditation from Moscow.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans the Government has to (a) establish permanent diplomatic representations in the Republic of Moldova or (b) move Moldavian accreditation from Moscow.
Asked by
Edward O'Hara
(Labour)
Answered by
Doug Henderson
(Labour)
Answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
26 March 1998
For answer on
1 April 1998
Answered on
1 April 1998
Mr. O'Hara: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans the Government have to (a) establish
permanent diplomatic representations in the Republic of Moldova or (b) move Moldavian accreditation from Moscow. [37210]
Mr. Doug Henderson: There are no plans to open a British Embassy in Moldova. We have no plans to transfer accreditation from the
British Embassy, Moscow. We are however hoping to appoint an Honorary Consul in Chisinau by the end of this year. The question of
diplomatic coverage of Moldova is kept under regular review.
Subjects
United Kingdom; Embassies; Moldova; Moscow
Date
1 April 1998
Reference
309 c534W; 37210
House
House of Commons