Brussels, 28/03/2002 (Agence Europe) - On 26 March, the Spanish Presidency issued the following declaration on behalf of the European Union:
"The EU welcomes the democratic elections held in Sao Tome and Principe on 3 March 2002. The orderly way in which this disputed electoral process has been conducted confirms the commitment of Sao Tome and Principe's people to democratic principles that already had been shown on previous occasions. New opportunities are now open for the economic...