Author (Corporate) | Council of the European Union: General Secretariat |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | A 516/12 (14.11.12) |
Publication Date | 14/11/2012 |
Content Type | News |
The EU-Egypt Task Force, the largest-ever meeting between the European Union and Egypt, today (14.11.2012) agreed a major package of economic and political assistance to help Egypt with its ongoing transition. The Task Force, co-chaired by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Egyptian Foreign Minister Kamel Amr, confirmed the EU as Egypt's largest economic partner. The EU undertook to provide nearly 5 billion euros in the form of loans and grants for 2012-2013. Over two days, participants discussed issues including commercial ties, economic cooperation, tourism, political reform, asset recovery, human rights, infrastructure and information technology. |
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Source Link | http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/EN/foraff/133514.pdf |
Countries / Regions | Europe, Middle East |
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