Brussels, 13/11/2002 (Agence Europe) - The fifth ministerial conference between the Union and SADC (Southern African Development Community) in Maputo, Mozambique (see EUROPE of 7 November, p.12) allowed both parties to make a positive assessment of their cooperation and political dialogue since 1994, to reaffirm the principles and aims they pursue, and also the importance they attach to respect of human rights, the protection of minorities, fundamental freedoms and democratic...