EU seeks stronger energy ties with Black Sea nations
Thursday, April 19, 2007
The Commission, on 11 April, presented plans to forge stronger ties with its energy-rich neighbours around the Black Sea and to bring stability to the conflict-ridden region"We think it is important to put a particular focus on this region," said External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner, explaining that with the accession of Bulgaria and Romania in January, the EU now has an immediate concern in the area's prosperity, stability and security. The new cooperation initiative will ...