Press Release: European Commission promotes closer Dialogue with Russia on Sustainable Development and Environment

A Communication on EU-Russia Environmental Co-operation adopted by the European Commission on 18 December 2001sets out ideas and proposals to help deepen environmental co-operation between the Eu and Russia. It argues that the time is ripe to develop a closer and more co-ordinated bilateral dialogue on environmental issues with a common strategic agenda and reinforced co-operation procedures. It stresses the key importance of the interdependence of environmental, economic and social objectives.