Brussels, 24/11/2000 (Agence Europe) - The EU Presidency made the following declaration:
"The EU warmly welcomes the implementation of the decision of the UN Security Council (resolutions 1312 of 31 July and 1320 of 15 September 2000) to establish the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE). The EU considers that the decision of a s number of Member States to participate in the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) is an expression of the wish frequently expressed by the EU, notably in its Common Position of 29 June 2000, to facilitate any progress that can be made towards a peace settlement between Ethiopia and Eritrea. The EU calls on both Ethiopia and Eritrea to ensure safety of all UN personnel and to cooperate fully with the UN Mission. The EU urges both parties to continue and intensify the peace process under the aegis of the OAU, supported by the EU and US, in order to reach a comprehensive and sustainable peace settlement as soon as possible".