Brussels, 02/03/2001 (Agence Europe) - Following the EU/Mexico Joint Council and the visit by the new Mexican Foreign Minister to Brussels (see EUROPE of 28 February, p.10), the Swedish Presidency made the following declaration on behalf of the EU:
"The EU welcomes the newly appointed Government of Mexico's initiative to re-open the dialogue with the EZLN. Furthermore, the EU recognizes the efforts made by the Government to facilitate the preparations for the realization of the EZLN march...