Brussels, 04/05/2004 (Agence Europe) - On the eve of the Euromed conference in Dublin the European Commission has approved funding of over €1.243 billion for co-operation and external aid operations with its Mediterranean partners during 2005-2006. This package of assistance, to be funded under the MEDA programme, illustrates the EU's commitment to support the development of a zone of peace, prosperity and sustainable development with its Mediterranean neighbours, explained the...