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GENERAL NEWS / (eu) eu/development

25 discuss prospects for political development aid of enlarged Union

Brussels, 30/05/2003 (Agence Europe) - For the first time, the Fifteen Ministers responsible for development co-operation and their counterparts from the accession countries will meet for an informal Council on Monday and Tuesday in Alexandropolis (Greece), under the chairmanship of Greek Minister Andreas Loverdos. They will discuss prospects for political aid to development of the enlarged Union- a worthwhile discussion to have due to the accession countries' lack of experience in the...

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