Brussels, 05/07/2005 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 30 June, the EU Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper) noted an agreement on the new rules for controlling arms exports. Member States are not, however, fully in agreement on the document that provides for rules for lifting the embargo. The two texts should be adopted by the Council of Ministers of EU Member States, depending on the way Council discussions evolve on lifting the European embargo on arms sales to China.
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