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NATO-EU talks on
security cooperation
"These two organisations, which were once said to inhabit the
same city but different planets are now working closely together in the
interest of peace and stability in Europe" stated Lord Robertson
at a joint press conference with the High Representative for the Common
Foreign and Security Policy, Javier Solana, and the Chairman of the Political
and Security Committee of the European Union, Ambassador Casajuna on 30
April.
The two EU officials came to NATO HQ to discuss a wide range of security
issues with Lord Robertson and the Permanent Representatives on NATO's
North Atlantic Council - the Alliance's top decision making body. They
had substantive discussions on NATO-EU cooperation, noting that progress
depends on solving the issue of participation, and on their joint missions
in the Balkans. They also exchanged information on their experiences in
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (1), where
the EU has proposed to take over from NATO's Operation Amber Fox this
Autumn.
- Turkey recognises the Republic of Macedonia with
its constitutional name.
Additional information:
- NATO
Multimedia- 30 April 2002
Audio File of the Press Point by NATO Secretary General, Lord Robertson,
the High Representative for CFSP, Dr. Solana , and the Chairman of the
Political and Security Committee of the European Union, Ambassador Casajuana
(.MP3/1.943Kb)
- NATO
Press Release (2002)056 - 30 April 2002
North Atlantic Council Meeting with the Political and Security Committee
of the European Union
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