Brussels, 10/05/2002 (Agence Europe) - - On 8 May, the Spanish Presidency made the following declaration on behalf of the EU:
"The EU remains convinced that only an agreement between the parties, and national reconciliation, will make it possible to resolve the present crisis and to preserve the integrity and unity of the country. In this connection, the decision by the Governors of Tulear, Diego Suarez, Tamatave and Majunga to declare the independence of their provinces is particularly...