Brussels, 23/01/2001 (Agence Europe) - On Monday, the General Affairs Council adopted a declaration expressing its emotion at the earthquake in El Salvador and its "greatest sympathy for the victims and their families". The EU gives its assurance it will continue to meet the urgent needs of the populations affected and will envisage actions for rehabilitation and long-term reconstruction. External Relations Commissioner Chris Patten pointed out that the Commission could envisage the...