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Newsletter
Latin America Unit
Number 6, June 2010
Who does what in the Unit
EuroLat Parliamentary Assembly
IV EuroLat Ordinary Plenary Session, Sevilla, 13‐15 May 2010
Mr Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and President‐in‐Office of the Council
of the EU, addressing the EuroLat Plenary
The EuroLat Fourth Ordinary Plenary Session took place in Seville from 13 to 15 May 2010. Meetings of
the XII EU‐Chile Joint Parliamentary Committee, the X EU‐Mexico Joint Parliamentary Committee and
the EuroLat Working Group on Migration Issues took place just before the EuroLat Inaugural Session
and in between its other meetings.
At the opening ceremony, the welcome speech delivered by Mr Alfredo Sánchez Monteserrin, Mayor
of Seville was followed by interventions from Mr Luis Fernando Duque García, EuroLat LAC Co‐
President, Mr Enrique V. Iglesias, Iberoamerican General Secretariatʹs General Secretary (SEGIB), Mr
José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez‐Neyra, EuroLat EP Co‐President and Mr Diego López Garrido,
Spanish State Secretary for the European Union.
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Mr Juan Pablo de Laiglesia González de Peredo, State Secretary for Latin America, intervened on the
priorities of the Spanish Presidency for the EU‐LAC relations, including the EU‐LAC Summit, and the
bilateral and regional summits (EU‐Chile, EU‐Mexico, EU‐Andean Community, EU‐Central America,
EU‐Mercosur and EU‐Cariforum).
Mr António Tajani, Vice‐President, European Commission presented a message from Commission
President, Mr José Manuel Durão Barroso.
Mr Miguel Ángel Moratinos, Spanish
Minister of Foreign Affairs and President‐
in‐Office of the Council of the EU,
delivered a speech on the state of the EU‐
LAC bi‐regional strategic partnership and
on questions linked to the Latin American
Sub‐Continent and the Caribbean.
Mr Salafranca and Mr Moratinos
Mr Alejandro Toledo Manrique, former President of Peru and President of the World Centre for
Democracy Development, presented the ʺsocial agenda for democracy in Latin America in the next 20
yearsʺ.
Mr Alejandro Toledo Manrique, Mr José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez‐Neyra and
Mr Luis Fernando Duque García
Committee on Political Affairs, Security and Human Rights
The Political Affairs Committee meeting on 13 and 14 May opened with the adoption of the agenda, an
additional point 8 being suggested by the LAC component for an exchange of views on their
Declaration against the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland unilateral decision to
authorise oil exploration and exploitation in the Falkland, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands.
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The Committee then proceeded to adopt a modification in the composition of the Bureau. Mr José
Guadarrama was elected Co‐Chairman of the Committee by acclamation, thus rotating the
chairmanship after 4 years held by the Parlacen.
The next point on the agenda was the consideration and vote on the motion for a resolution on ʺEU‐LA
Partnership with the view to the 6th Summit in Madrid in May 2010ʺ. Due to the volcanic ash cloud
effect, the LAC Component had not been able to have a planned prior meeting on 12 May to discuss
the amendments. Therefore the vote was postponed until the next day. Finally, the Plenary decided to
send back the report to the Committee for further consideration. The Message to the VI EU‐LAC
Summit (18 May 2010, Madrid) adopted by the EuroLat Executive Bureau was presented by its Co‐
Chairs.
Message to the VI EU‐LAC Summit (18 May 2010, Madrid)
Committee on Economic, Financial and Commercial Affairs
The meeting of the Committee on Economic, Financial and Commercial Affairs opened on 13 May 2010
under the Co‐Chairmanship of Mr Fausto Lupera Martínez (Co‐Chair, Parlandino) and Ms Catherine
Grèze (2nd Co‐Chair, EP). Ms Bernadette Vergnaud was elected 1st Co‐Chair, EP.
During the meeting, an exchange of views took place on “Globalisation and the financial crisis” (Co‐
rapporteurs: Mr José Manuel Garcia‐Margallo y Marfil (EP) and Mr Oscar Darío Pérez (Parlandino))
and on the “State of trade negotiations between the European Union and Latin America (Central
America, Andean Community and Mercosur)” (Co‐rapporteurs: Mrs María Paloma Muñiz de Urquiza
(EP) and Mr Luis Fernando Duque García (Parlandino)).
The Committee decided to propose two subjects for the next meetings:
‐ motion for a resolution on “European Union – Latin America: outlook for the trade‐related
agreements”,
‐ revised working document on “Globalisation and the financial crisis”.
The Committee adopted a motion for a resolution on: “Reform of the World Trade Organisation”.
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Committee on Social Affairs, Human Exchanges,
Environment, Education and Culture
The meeting of the Committee on Social Affairs, Human Exchanges, Environment, Education and
Culture opened on 13 May 2010 under the Co‐Chairmanship of Ms Edite Estrela (EP) and Senator
Carlos Baráibar, (Parlatino).
During the first day, the Committee held comprehensive debates on the draft resolution on ʺTackling
climate change challenges together: for an EU‐LAC coordinated strategy in the framework of the
UNFCCC negotiationsʺ prepared by Co‐rapporteurs, Peter Liese (EP) and Carlos Baraibar (Parlatino,
Uruguay), on the aftermath of Copenhagen and its failures and also on the 74 amendments tabled by
various EP and LAC Members, including 9 compromise amendments by EP Co‐rapporteur, Mr Liese.
On the second day, an exchange of views took place on ‘Employment maintenance and creation
strategies, with special focus on women and young people’ based on a presentation by Mrs Izaskun
Bilbao Barandica (EP). Most interventions focused on gender equality issues.
This point was later complemented by a presentation on the creation of the Euro‐Latin American
Women’s Network by Ms Isabel Recavarren.
In preparation for the working document on disaster prevention that had been decided upon by the
EuroLat Executive Bureau previously in Buenos Aires, the Committee held a detailed exchange of
views with Mr Sálvano Briceño, Director, United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
(UNISDR), on adaptation to climate change by reducing disaster risks, attracting much interest from
Members.
Working Group on Migration in EU‐LAC relations
The fifth meeting of the EuroLat Working Group on Migration Issues in EU‐LAC relations (WG) took
place on 13 May 2010 in Seville, Spain. The meeting was co‐chaired by Mr Agustín Díaz de Mera, EP
Co‐Chairman, and by Mr Jorge Pizarro Soto (Parlatino), LAC Co‐Chairman.
The main objective of the meeting was to approve the revised draft recommendation on migration in
the EU‐LAC relations elaborated by the co‐rapporteurs, Ms María Muñiz de Urquiza and Mr Jorge
Pizarro. Following an exchange of views, drafting proposals were put forward with a view to
condemning any legislation that creates discrimination against immigrants, inter alia the immigration
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law recently adopted in the State of Arizona, United States; to mentioning ALC countriesʹ
disappointment vis‐à‐vis the EU Returns Directive, and to instructing the WG Co‐Chairs and
Co‐rapporteurs to assess the follow‐up to be given at the VI EU‐LAC Summit in Madrid to the
recommendation and to updating the EuroLat Executive Bureau thereof.
Given the high political importance of migration issues for EU‐LAC relations and the atmosphere of
cooperation within the WG, it is likely that, at the next meeting, its Members will decide to formally
request authorisation to continue with its activities from the Executive Bureau.
Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de Sevilla
EU‐LAC Summit in Madrid, 18 May 2010:
Participation of the European Parliament and EuroLat
© European Union, 2010 | Madrid
On the basis of the representation conferred by EP President Buzek upon EP EuroLat Co‐President Mr
José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez‐Neyra, both having been officially invited to attend the Madrid
Summit, Parliamentʹs active participation at the Summit was materialised for the following acts:
Dinner hosted by their Majesties, the King and Queen of Spain for the EU‐LAC Heads of State
and Government/Heads of Delegation in the Royal Palace (17 May, evening)
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Welcome from the President of the Spanish Government to EU‐LAC Heads of State and
Government (18 May)
Inaugural Session of the VI EU‐LAC Summit of Heads of State and Government
Official ʺfamily photoʺ of the Heads of State and Government attending the Summit
Lunch hosted by the 1st Vice‐President of the Government of Spain for the Heads of State and
Government of Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Turkey and other guests
Closing session of the Summit
In addition, following the invitation of the Spanish rotating Presidency of the Union to the five EP
Delegation Chairs responsible for LAC countries and regions, two Delegation Chairs (Ms María Muñiz
De Urquiza for D‐CL and Ms Emine Bozkurt for DCAM) also attended for the Inaugural Session of the
VI EU‐LAC Summit of Heads of State and Government and the Closing session of the Summit.
On the basis of the invitation to the two EuroLat Co‐Presidents (Mr José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez‐
Neyra and Mr Luis Fernando Duque García) to attend the Madrid Summit, EuroLatʹs active
participation at the Summit is summarised as follows:
Participation at the EU‐LAC Ministers for Foreign Affairs Plenary meeting, as observers (17
May, afternoon)
Delivery of the EuroLat Message to the Summit to the Spanish and Argentinian Foreign Affairs
Ministers in their capacity as EU‐LAC Co‐Presidencies in the presence of the High
Representative/Vice‐President of the Commission, Baroness Catherine Ashton (at their Press
Conference)
Dinner hosted by their Majesties, the King and Queen of Spain for the EU‐LAC Heads of State
and Government/Heads of Delegation in the Royal Palace (17 May, evening)
Inaugural Session of the VI EU‐LAC Summit of Heads of State and Government
EU‐LAC Heads of State and Government Plenary meeting (sharing Principal Table with the
Heads of State and Government of the 60 countries from both regions represented).
Lunch hosted by the 1st Vice‐President of the Government of Spain for the Heads of State and
Government of Croatia, FYR Macedonia, Turkey and other guests
Closing session of the Summit
© European Union, 2010 | Madrid
Major points of the Madrid Declaration adopted at the EU‐LAC Summit include:
Conclusion of the negotiation of a Multi‐party Trade Agreement EU‐Colombia and Peru
Conclusion of the negotiation for an Association Agreement EU‐Central America
Highlighting the importance of the formal negotiations for an ambitious and balanced
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Association Agreement EU‐Mercosur recently relaunched
Creation of a new Latin America Investment Facility (LAIF)
Creation of an EU‐LAC Foundation
Commitment to fight impunity, in particular for the most serious crimes under international
law, and notably those referred to in the Rome Statute of the ICC
As far as the EuroLat Assembly is concerned, special reference should also be made to the Madrid
Declaration, paragraph 35 which states:
ʺWe note the resolutions of the Euro‐Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (EuroLat) and invite it to
continue strengthening its action to the benefit of both regions.ʺ
The Action Plan 2010‐2012 includes a number of initiatives consistent with the various priorities
established by the Summit in the following areas: Science research, innovation and technology;
Sustainable development, environment, climate change, biodiversity, energy; Regional integration and
inter‐connectivity to promote social inclusion and cohesion; Migration; Education and employment
and the world drug problem.
The EU‐LAC Foundation is conceived as a trigger for debate on common strategies and actions aimed
at strengthening the Bi‐regional partnership and enhancing its visibility. It will be financially
supported by the EU‐LAC countries and the European Commission. The Commission is to contribute
with € 3 million up to 2013. Moreover, in Madrid leaders set up an Open Bi‐regional Working Group to
discuss and agree on a proposal for the Foundation. It corresponds now to the Senior Officials to adopt
the decision on the headquarters of the Foundation (candidates: Hamburg, Milan, Paris).
Main challenges ahead
As far as the EP is concerned, ratification of the various Agreements mentioned above together with
the follow‐up of the forthcoming EU‐Mercosur negotiations are clearly key elements results from the
Madrid Summit, together with the oversight of the establishment and financing of the EU‐LAC
Foundation as well as of the new Latin America Investment Facility (LAIF).
Concerning the EuroLat participation, strengthening of its current activities together with direct
involvement in the activities of the EU‐LAC Foundation also constitute major challenges resulting from
the Madrid Declaration. VI EUROPEAN UNION – LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN SUMMIT Madrid, 18 May 2010
MADRID DECLARATION “Towards a new stage in the bi‐regional partnership: innovation and
technology for sustainable development and social inclusion”
EP Standing Delegations for Latin America
XII EU‐Chile Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting
The XII EU‐Chile Joint Parliamentary Committee was held on 13 May 2010 in Seville on the margins of
the EuroLat Plenary Session. The Committee met for the first time with the new composition following
the elections in December 2009 in Chile. The meeting was co‐chaired by Mr Pablo Lorenzini, Chair of the
Chilean Delegation and Ms María Muñiz de Urquiza, Chair of the European Delegation.
Message to the EU‐Chile Summit (17 May in Madrid, Spain)
As the meeting was held only few days before the EU‐Chile Summit, a major point on the agenda was
the adoption of a Message to the Summit, containing the JPCʹs expectations and priorities concerning the
bilateral agenda for the next two years.
Among other recommendations, the Joint Parliamentary Committee endorsed the launching of the
negotiations on the possible conclusion of the ʹOpen Skiesʹ Agreement between the European Union and
Chile, with a view to enhancing bilateral cooperation in all areas of aviation policy and particularly air
transport of goods.
The European Delegation expressed its solidarity with the Chilean people in the wake of the earthquake
which hit Chile on 27 February 2010 claiming hundreds of lives and causing substantial material
damage with the cost of reconstruction estimated at 18% of GDP, and called on the EU to participate in
the reconstruction of Chile going beyond emergency aid released by the Commission to meet the
immediate needs of the population. In this context, the European Delegation welcomed the ratification,
following several months of negotiations, of the document enabling the European Investment Bank to be
present and operate in Chile. This will allow Chile access to long‐term loans for post‐earthquake
national reconstruction projects, as well as for the financing of diverse projects in areas such as climate
change mitigation, renewable energies and technology transfer.
Concerning the Association for Development and Innovation, JPC Members reaffirmed their support for
this initiative as an instrument intended to improve the implementation of the Association Agreement,
tending to promote and extend links at bilateral, regional and bi‐regional levels. The ADI Roadmap was
subsequently adopted at the EU‐Chile Summit on 17 May 2010 in Madrid.
Moreover, both delegations made the commitment to work towards the deepening of bi‐regional
cooperation in the area of migration on the basis of a structured dialogue including the points agreed on
at the Lima Summit. They also agreed that this dialogue should include the exchange of information on
migratory patterns and best practices and the identification of measures for creating synergies between
migration and development in the countries of origin, transit and destination. The Association for
Development and Innovation could play an important role as a broad forum for achieving closer bi‐
regional dialogue on the matter.
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The Chilean Delegation outside FIBES (Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de Sevilla)
In the Joint Statement adopted at the bilateral Summit, the representatives of Chile and the EU
expressed their ʺsatisfaction with the work undertaken by the EU‐Chile Joint Parliamentary Committee,
as well as with the contribution made by this parliamentary dialogue to the strengthening of relations
between the two sidesʺ. They also ʺtook note of the Declarations made by the JPCʺ.
Joint Statement IV EU‐Chile Summit, Madrid (Spain), 17 May 2010
X EU‐Mexico Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting
The 10th meeting of the EU‐Mexico Joint Parliamentary Committee took place in Seville on 13‐14 May
2010, organised in coordination with the EuroLat Assembly Plenary, under the joint Chairmanship of
Mr Ramón Jáuregui Atondo (EP) and Senator José Guadarrama Márquez (Mexico).
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As the role of the Joint Parliamentary Committee is to follow and supervise the implementation of the
Global Agreement between the two parties, the Members focused on evaluation of the progress
achieved in its three pillars: political dialogue, commercial exchanges and cooperation. In addition, the
JPC adopted a Message to the EU‐Mexico Summit on 16 May in Comillas (Santander), Spain.
Preparations for the EU‐Mexico Summit (16 May in Comillas/Santander, Spain)
The European Delegation rapporteur insisted on the necessity for Europe to keep its doors open to
immigration, an absolute need in the context of an ageing population and the active/pensioned ratio. He
stressed the importance of contributing to the security and safety of people, mentioning in particular the
protection of victims and witnesses of violence, while his Mexican counterpart also addressed the fight
against domestic and gender violence as well as the protection of childrenʹs human rights as areas where
EU and Mexico could work together in the framework of the Strategic Partnershipʹs Joint Executive
Plan. The Mexican delegation rapporteur focused on the necessary reform of international institutions:
the United Nations and UN Security Council, the global regulation of the financial system. This point is
also highlighted in the Message to the EU‐Mexico Summit in which the JPC calls on the Governments of
the European Union and Mexico to coordinate and cooperate to a greater degree in multilateral forums,
such as the UN with the goal of promoting peace, security, freedom, the rule of law, democracy, human
rights and the prosperity of our peoples.
Moreover, both sides recalled the 10th anniversary of entry into force of the Global Agreement and the
50th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations. In this context, it was considered
necessary to reinforce and deepen relations, stressing that despite the global crisis the Agreement offers
possibilities to increase commercial exchanges and foster the cooperation. Both parties also called for the
integration of civil society into the Global Agreement and the facilitation of its participation in the
framework of the Strategic partnership.
In the Message to the EU‐Mexico Summit, the Members called on the Governments of the European
Union and Mexico to back the adoption of the Latin America Investment Facility, the aim of which is to
mobilise additional funding for investments in priority areas in Latin America, through the European
Investment Bank, stressing that this will also facilitate regional integration, cohesion and social inclusion
through funding for investment projects in interconnectivity and infrastructure, social and
environmental projects, including projects on climate change, as well as projects to support the private
sector and SMEs in particular.
In the Joint Statement, adopted at the V EU‐Mexico Summit, both Parties expressed ʺsatisfaction on the
outcome of the work carried out by the EU‐Mexico Joint Parliamentary Commission, as well as on its contribution
to the consolidation of the political dialogue between Mexico and the European Unionʺ.
Joint Statement V EU‐Mexico Summit, Comillas (Spain), 16 May 2010
Delegation for Relations with the Countries of the Andean Community
Working Group visit to Ecuador 24‐28 May 2010
A Delegation for Relations with the Countries of the Andean Community Working Group composed of
Mr Garcia Margallo (PPE), Ms Herranz Garcia (PPE), Mr Pawel Zalewski (PPE), Mr Cortes Lastra (S&D),
Mr Sven Giegold (Verts/ALE) and accompanied by Mr Helmuth Scholz (GUE/NGL), INTA Rapporteur
on EU‐LA trade relations visited Ecuador on 24 ‐ 28 May 2010.
On the first day, the working group visited the UNHCR office in Ibarra, which made an excellent
presentation and organised interviews with refugees fleeing the FARC and the paramilitary and other
forces in Colombia.
At the National Assembly, the Working Group met the Speaker, Mr Fernando Cordero, as well as Mr
Fernando Bustamante, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Mr Leonardo Viteri, Chair of the
ʺPartido Social Cristianoʺ, Mr Gilmar Gutiérrez, Chair of the ʺPartido Sociedad Patrioticaʺ, and Mr Cesar
Rodriguez, Chair of the ʺAlianza Paísʺ.
At governmental level, meetings took place with Mr Ricardo Patiño, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms
María Fernanda Espinosa, Minister of Heritage Coordination, Mr René Ramírez Gallegos, National
Secretary on Planification and Development and Mr Juan Fernandez Garcia, Vice‐Minister for Political
Coordination.
Meeting with Mr Ricardo Patiño, Minister of Foreign Affairs
The delegation also met with the Vice‐President of the Andean Parliament, Mr Patricio Zambrano, and
other Ecuadorian members of this Parliament.
On Thursday, a field visit was organised to EU cooperation projects in the Ibambura region. On Friday,
in Guayaquil, the delegation met Mr Jimmy Jarala, Prefect of Guyas, and hold a very extensive and
animated exchange of views on trade issues with almost thirty representatives of Ecuadorian producers
and/or exporters (bananas, shrimps, shoes, etc.), Chambers of Commerce/Euro Chambers and EU
entrepreneurs.
Delegation for relations with the Countries of Central America
Working Group visit to Guatemala 24‐28 May 2010
A European Parliament Delegation led by Mrs Emine Bozkurt and composed of Mr. Carlos José Iturgaiz
Angulo, Mrs Inés Ayala Sender and Mr Boguslaw Sonik visited Guatemala from 24 to 28 May 2010.
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The delegation held meetings with the President of Guatemala, Mr Álvaro Colom and other authorities
(Mr Alvaro Arzú, Mayor of Guatemala City; the Minister for Economy, Mr Rubén Morales).
MEPs Boguslaw Sonik, Emine Bozkurt, Ines Ayala Sender and Carlos José Iturgaiz Angulo with the
President of Guatemala, Mr Alvaro Colom
The delegation met representatives of SEGPLAN, SESAN, PMA, FAO and GISAN to discuss on issues
of food security and in addition held a very comprehensive meeting with a large number of NGOs
active in the area of Human Rights.
The delegation also met some representatives of the private sector (i.e. Mr Carlos Amador, President of
CACIF) for a lunch meeting. The delegation held a very constructive meeting with former Vice‐
president of Guatemala H.E. Eduardo Stein, President of the Truth Commission on Honduras and one
of the initiators of the “Comisión Internacional Contra la Impunidad en Guatemala” (CICIG). On Friday
28, the Delegation had the opportunity to meet the Secretary‐General of SIECA, Mrs Yolanda Mayora de
Gavidia.
On Tuesday 25, the delegation visited the Congress of the Republic and met its President and the main
political groupsʹ leaders. On Wednesday 26 May, the delegation did a field visit accompanied by Mrs
Lilly Caravantes, Secretary of State for Food Security and Nutrition, in the Department of Sacatepequez
and had the opportunity to witness living conditions of rural indigenous people and to discuss with the
Secretary of State the implementation of the EU budgetary assistance.
The EP Delegation took part to a Parlacen Plenary on 27 May. After last minute discussions, the
Delegation and Parlacen issued a joint declaration on the Association Agreement (AA). Given the recent
conclusion of the Agreement, it gained the attention of many interlocutors. The Delegation always
recalled the relevance of the social and political component of the AA and it used every opportunity to
get information on the situation in Guatemala and the neighbour countries. Several media informed on
the presence and activities of the Delegation.
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On 27 May, the eruption of the Pacaya volcano covered Guatemala City with sand so that the airport
was closed for an undetermined time. The delegation had to travel to San Salvador by road in the
middle of torrential rains brought by the storm Agatha.
Eruption of the Pacaya volcano
Delegation for relations with the countries of Mercosur
Working Group visit to Brazil and Argentina 24‐28 May 2010
A Working Group of the Mercosur Delegation, including its Chairman, Mr. Yáñez‐Barnuevo (S&D, ES),
Ms Edite Estrela (S&D, PT), Ms Nathalie Griesbeck (ALDE, FR) and Ms Ilda Figueiredo (GUE/NGL, PT)
visited Brazil (Brasilia) and Argentina (Buenos Aires) on 24‐28 May 2010. The EP Vice‐President
responsible for relations with Latin America, Mr. Gianni Pittella (S&D, IT), joined the Working Group in
most of its activities in Buenos Aires, further to his participation, on behalf of President Buzek, in a
seminar organized by the Argentinean Centre for International Relations on 26 May.
In Brazil, the Working Group met among other personalities, Professor Marco Aurélio Garcia, main
advisor of President Lula da Silva for international affairs; Ambassador António Patriota, Secretary‐
General of the Brazilian Foreign Affairs Ministry; Deputy Cândido Vaccarezza, leader of the
governmental group at the Chamber of Deputies and the Brazilian Delegation to the Parliament of
Mercosur (Parlasur).
The Working group also participated at the opening session of the XVII Brazil‐Europe Forum on
“Climate, Energy and Environment in the political agenda of Brazil and the EU”, organized by the
Konrad Adenauer Foundation with the support of the University of Brasilia and the EU Delegation.
In Argentina, the Working Group had the opportunity to met with Mr. Jorge Enrique Taiana, Minister of
Foreign Affairs; Senator Julio COBOS, Vice‐President of Argentina and President of the Senate and the
Argentinean Delegation to the Parliament of Mercosur (Parlasur).
In both Brazil and Argentina, the main topic of debate was the re‐launching of the negotiations of the
EU‐Mercosur Association Agreement recently decided at the Madrid Summit. Discussions underlined
the need to reach an ambitious and balanced agreement, while recognizing the necessity of mutual
concessions as concerns agriculture products and industrial goods and services. Both parties stressed
that the envisaged agreement is not a classic TLC, as it shall also include important politic and co‐
operation chapters.
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Other major topics included a possible EU‐Latin American common position before the next conference
on climate change, and the role that Brazil and Argentina can play in this respect, the global economic
and financial crisis and its impact in both regions, the need to establish a new global political and
economic governance to cope with the challenges of a multi‐polar world, etc.
Political Groups
Tendiendo Puentes: Blog del Grupo de la Alianza Progresista de los Socialistas y Demócratas en la
Asamblea Parlamentaria Euro‐Latinoamericana (EUROLAT)
Commission
Press release on the EU‐LAC Foundation
LAIF ‐ Latin America Investment Facility
Vice‐President Kallas leads high‐level delegation to the EU–Latin America civil aviation summit
Council
Joint Communiqué EU‐CAN Summit (Madrid, 19 May 2010)
Joint Communiqué IV EU‐Central America Summit (Madrid, 19 May 2010)
Joint Communiqué IV EU‐Mercosur Summit (Madrid, 17 May 2010)
Joint Communiqué IV EU‐CARIFORUM Summit (Madrid, 17 May 2010)
External events
Fortieth Regular Session of the OAS General Assembly ‐ Lima, Peru, 6‐8 June 2010
The Peopleʹs Republic of China and Latin America and the Caribbean: towards a strategic
relationship (ECLAC/CEPAL Publication May 2010)
For further information please consult DG EXPO EuroLat webpage
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