Foreign Affairs Council, 17-18 October 2016

Abstract:

A meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council was held in Luxembourg on 17-18 October 2016. The agenda included the following topics:

+ Discussion on the situation in Syria in light of the latest developments on the grounds, followed by the adoption of conclusions;

+ Discussion on the EU Global Strategy and its implementation, followed by the adoption of conclusions;

+ Discussion on the situation regarding migration;

+ Discussion regarding the relations between Tunisia and the European Union, on the basis of a Communication by the European Commission, followed by the adoption of conclusions;

+ Adoption of a package of decisions on the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with Canada

Other topics: CELAC-EU ministers meeting; Situation in DR Congo; Political developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina; enhanced partnership with Jordan and Lebanon in connection with the Syrian conflict.

• Primary Source

Council of the European Union: Meetings: Foreign Affairs Council, 18 October 2016 http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/fac/2016/10/18/

ESO: Background information: Foreign Affairs Council, 18 July 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/foreign-affairs-council-18-july-2016/

EurActiv, 17.10.16: UK, France and Germany seek EU condemnation of Russia over Syria http://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/uk-france-and-germany-seek-eu-condemnation-of-russia-over-syria/

EU: EEAS: Press Release, 17.10.2016: Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini upon arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council http://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/12120/-remarks-by-high-representativevice-president-federica-mogherini-upon-arrival-at-the-foreign-affairs-council_en

Politico, 17.10.16: Mogherini downplays talk of new Russia sanctions over Syria http://www.politico.eu/article/federeica-mogherini-proud-eu-not-involved-militarily-in-syria-isil-war-foreign-policy/

EU: EEAS: Speech, 17.10.16: Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini following the discussion on Syria at the Foreign Affairs Council http://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/12240/remarks-by-high-representativevice-president-federica-mogherini-following-the-discussion-on-syria-at-the-foreign-affairs-council-_en

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