Brussels, 17/11/2009 (Agence Europe) - The ninth EU-Jordan Association Council meeting was held in Brussels on Monday 16 November on the fringes of the General Affairs Council. It decided to boost relations between the two sides, following in the wake of Morocco, the first country to be given “advanced partner” status. Tunisia has also asked to become an advanced partner and the EU has agreed to this in principle.
Speaking on behalf of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU,...