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EUROPEAN COMMISSION TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL 1.24 BILLION EUROS FOR EUROPEAN NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICY
ARMENPRESS
MAY 25, 2011
YEREVAN
President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso stated
today about the adoption of an extra 1.24 billion euros for European
Neighbourhood Policy. The web site of the European Commission reported
it is being done on the eve of the G8 Summit.
"The European Commission has today decided to increase the funding
for European Neighbourhood Policy by 1.24 billion euros, increasing
the EU's support to our partners in the South and the East to nearly
7 billion euros over the next two years.
This is much more than a commitment to extra money. It is a tangible
expression of our commitment to reforms in the partner countries. And
it shows we are serious in our desire to help those who aspire to
political freedom and a better future. This is in our shared interest.
We all share one future. If we promote democracy and development,
we foster stability and avoid instability.
We need to set clearer conditions and give 'more for more'. One
concrete example is to create a European Endowment for Democracy to
support our partner's democratic changes. We will also set up a Civil
Society Facility to enhance the political role of non-state actors,
such as NGOs or social partners.
Aid alone is not the answer to the socio-economic challenges in our
neighbourhood. We need to do more to boost growth and jobs. I will
push for faster free trade agreements, targeted concessions and smart
investment facilities. That is a win-win situation for us and our
partners", he stated.
ARMENPRESS
MAY 25, 2011
YEREVAN
President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso stated
today about the adoption of an extra 1.24 billion euros for European
Neighbourhood Policy. The web site of the European Commission reported
it is being done on the eve of the G8 Summit.
"The European Commission has today decided to increase the funding
for European Neighbourhood Policy by 1.24 billion euros, increasing
the EU's support to our partners in the South and the East to nearly
7 billion euros over the next two years.
This is much more than a commitment to extra money. It is a tangible
expression of our commitment to reforms in the partner countries. And
it shows we are serious in our desire to help those who aspire to
political freedom and a better future. This is in our shared interest.
We all share one future. If we promote democracy and development,
we foster stability and avoid instability.
We need to set clearer conditions and give 'more for more'. One
concrete example is to create a European Endowment for Democracy to
support our partner's democratic changes. We will also set up a Civil
Society Facility to enhance the political role of non-state actors,
such as NGOs or social partners.
Aid alone is not the answer to the socio-economic challenges in our
neighbourhood. We need to do more to boost growth and jobs. I will
push for faster free trade agreements, targeted concessions and smart
investment facilities. That is a win-win situation for us and our
partners", he stated.