Brussels, 01/06/2001 (Agence Europe) - On 29 May, the Swedish Presidency adopted the following declaratin on behalf of the European Union:
"The European Union has taken note of Prime Minister A B Vajpayee's invitation to General Pervez Musharraf to visit India at his early convenience. The EU welcomes this initiative and is encouraged by positive reactions, welcoming the invitation, expressed by Government representatives in Islamabad. The EU encourages the continued commitment by India and Pakistan to exercise restraint along the Line of Control. The EU continues to call upon all parties to show the utmost moderation on the ground, honour their undertakings, consider fresh confidence building measures and, acting in good faith, resolutely engage in sincere, constructive dialogue in keeping with the spirit of Lahore".