Brussels, 27/01/2000 (Agence Europe) - On 25 January, the Portuguese Presidency made the following declaration on the Republic of Congo, on behalf of the European Union:
"The EU took note of the agreement signed by representatives of the Army and the Militias, respectively in Pointe Noire on 16 November 1999 and Brazzaville on 29 December 1999, and welcomes the appointment of President Bongo of Gabon as mediator for an all-inclusive dialogue. Both these agreements represent significant...