Brussels, 17/07/2006 (Agence Europe) - There is strong backing from Member States for the priorities of the Finnish Presidency on external relations, particularly for strengthening relations with Russia (with strong emphasis on energy cooperation) and defining a future enlargement strategy. At a brief public debate at the start of the “General Affairs/External Relations” Council on Monday, the Council Chairman Erkki Tuomioja heard only positive and encouraging statements about his...