Brussels, 19/03/2001 (Agence Europe) - In addition to its conclusions on human rights in China (see other article), the General Affairs Council on 19 March adopted more general conclusions on the European Union's policy on human rights. It reaffirms, as did the European Council of Vienna in December 1998, that the promotion of human rights is a cornerstone of EU foreign policy. According to the conclusions:
- The Council takes stock of ongoing initiatives, and above all of the preparation...