26/07/2004 (Agence Europe) - The General Affairs Council decided on Monday, on a proposal by the Dutch Presidency, to invite the foreign ministers of the 16 countries that are members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to take part in the informal Gymnich-type meeting to be held from 3 to 5 September in the Netherlands. The meeting with the African partners will underline the increased importance of cooperation between the EU and African countries, Council President...