2nd Southern EU Countries Summit, Lisbon, 28 January 2017

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Series Details 28.01.17
Publication Date 28/01/2017
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A meeting of heads of State and Government of seven southern European countries was held in Lisbon on 28 January 2017. This was the second summit of the so-called 'Club Med', following the first meeting in Athens in September 2016.

The leaders adopted a Declaration in which they confirm the 'aim of enhancing our cooperation and of contributing to a strong and united European Union;'.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.portugal.gov.pt/en/prime-minister/news/20170128-pm-dec-europa-sul.aspx
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