BUDAPEST WRAPS UP, YUGOSLAVIA ADMITTED AS NEW MEMBER BUDAPEST, Nov 25 (Hina) - Heads of government of the Central European Initiative (CEI) wrapped up a two-day summit in Budapest on Saturday by adopting a final document which
welcomes Yugoslavia as CEI's new member. The document says the heads of governments highly appreciate the willingness of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to actively contribute to CEI's efforts aimed at regional cooperation, and that they will fully include it in the activity of all bodies of the Initiative. Representing Yugoslavia at the summit was Foreign Minister Goran Svilanovic. Also in attendance was Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic. The prime ministers of CEI member-states are hopeful the democratic changes in Yugoslavia will contribute to the normalisation of its relations with the other countries in the region, as well as to an overall positive development in Southeast Europe. The prime ministers especially a
BUDAPEST, Nov 25 (Hina) - Heads of government of the Central
European Initiative (CEI) wrapped up a two-day summit in Budapest
on Saturday by adopting a final document which welcomes Yugoslavia
as CEI's new member.
The document says the heads of governments highly appreciate the
willingness of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to actively
contribute to CEI's efforts aimed at regional cooperation, and that
they will fully include it in the activity of all bodies of the
Initiative.
Representing Yugoslavia at the summit was Foreign Minister Goran
Svilanovic. Also in attendance was Montenegrin President Milo
Djukanovic.
The prime ministers of CEI member-states are hopeful the democratic
changes in Yugoslavia will contribute to the normalisation of its
relations with the other countries in the region, as well as to an
overall positive development in Southeast Europe.
The prime ministers especially applauded the final document
adopted at the Zagreb Summit on Friday, saying the summit was
important for relations between the European Union and countries
participating in the Stabilisation and Association Process (SAP),
and that it provided for stability and economic progress in the
region.
Representing Croatia at the Budapest summit was PM Ivica Racan, who
briefed his CEI colleagues about the conclusions reached at the
Zagreb Summit, stressing that yesterday's event represented a new
road to the EU for SAP countries.
The CEI summit's final document further says the SAP fully
corresponds to CEI's strategy of cooperation and solidarity in
Europe.
As regards regional cooperation, the PMs said cooperation among CEI
countries can also contribute to preparations for access to the EU,
emphasising the importance of cooperation with other European and
international organisations.
The document stresses the importance of intensifying economic
cooperation among CEI countries in order to promote stability and
economic progress in the region.
The PMs supported efforts aimed at restoring transport along the
Danube river, which they see as one of the key factors for economic
revival.
The document also applauds the results achieved within the
Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe, saying it provides for
turning this region into one of stability. The PMs welcomed
Yugoslavia's inclusion in the Pact on Oct. 26.
The document commends the role of the Organisation for Security and
Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in the region. The PMs hope OSCE and
CEI will continue cooperating to prevent conflicts and in post-war
reconstruction.
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