EU External Relations Council Conclusions on Bosnia and Herzogovina, Belarus, Afghanistan, EUFOR Tchad, and more

Main results of the Council

The Council reiterated its full support to the European perspective of Bosnia and Herzegovina and called upon the local political leaders to engage thoroughly and with stronger determination on the necessary reform agenda in order for the country to make substantial progress on its way towards the European Union. The Council appointed Ambassador Valentin Inzko as EU Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzgovina and welcomed his appointment as High Representative in BiH.

The Council evaluated the developments in Belarus and decided to extend the suspension of the visa ban on certain Belarussian officials for another 9 months. At the same time it decided to extend the restrictive measures for another 12 months. At the end of the 9-months period, the Council will conduct an in-depth review of the measures, taking into account the situation and developments in Belarus.

The Council adopted conclusions on Afghanistan, underlining that the challenges facing the country and the broader region require a renewed international engagement, and that the EU will play a major role in this.

The Council also adopted conclusion on the successful of operation EUFOR TCHAD/RCA (see General Affairs press release, doc. 7564/09).

CONTENTS: ITEMS DEBATED

WESTERN BALKANS - Council conclusions

SUDAN - Council conclusions

BELARUS - Council conclusions

AFGHANISTAN - Council conclusions

EU-US RELATIONS

MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS

OTHER BUSINESS

OTHER ITEMS APPROVED
None

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• Belarus: more democratisation needed before sanctions are lifted, says EU Parliament (17/12/2009)
• "Towards A European Era for Bosnia and Herzegovina: The Way Ahead" - Speech by EU Commissioner Rehn (24/7/2009)
• EUHR Solana's press remarks during his visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina with Vice President Biden (20/5/2009)
• EU Council conclusions on European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) (18/5/2009)
• Better relations with Belarus conditional on progress on freedom and democracy says EU Parliament (2/4/2009)
• International Conference on Afghanistan - Speech by EU Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner (31/3/2009)
• EU Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner at International Conference on Afghanistan: providing new impetus to EU's long-term commitment (30/3/2009)
• Brussels European Council - Presidency Conclusions on the financial crisis, energy security, climate change, and the Eastern Partnership (20/3/2009)
• EU Presidency Statement - United Nations Security Council: Debate on the Situation in Afghanistan (19/3/2009)
• Press Release: EU Presidency welcomes successful handover from EUFOR Chad/CAR to MINURCAT (17/3/2009)
• EU General Affairs Council Conclusions on the European economic recovery plan, EUFOR Tchad/RCA and more (16/3/2009)
• EU Council Conclusions on the Western Balkans (16/3/2009)
• EU Council conclusions on Afghanistan (16/3/2009)
• EU Council conclusions on operation EUFOR Tchad/RCA (16/3/2009)
• EU Council Conclusions on Sudan (16/3/2009)
• Climate Change: EU Council Contribution to post-2012 Climate change agreement in Copenhagen (16/3/2009)
• EU Council Conclusions on Belarus (16/3/2009)
• EUHR Solana welcomes appointment of Valentin INZKO as EU Special Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina (13/3/2009)