Union for the Mediterranean: Ashton hails Jordan's readiness to assume Southern Presidency

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Union for the Mediterranean: Ashton hails Jordan's readiness to assume Southern Presidency

02-07-2012

Catherine Ashton has hailed Jordan's readiness to assume the Southern Presidency of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), describing it as testimony to the country's commitment to regional cooperation.

A statement issued on Saturday by the spokesperson of the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs said: “The High Representative is very pleased that Jordan announced yesterday its readiness to assume the Southern Presidency of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM). This is testimony to the traditional commitment of Jordan to foster regional cooperation."

The statement added: "More than ever, regional challenges call for regional answers. As a unique forum of 43 members from around the Mediterranean, the UfM is a key instrument for defining practical solutions to such challenges together through dialogue.

Co-ownership is an essential feature of the UfM. We need an effective co-presidency, fully representative of Mediterranean partners to set an ambitious agenda and guide the work of the UfM."

The northern co-presidency of the UfM has been assumed by the European Union since March, 2012, taking over from France. Jordan takes over the southern co-presidency from Egypt.

"As Northern co-presidency, the EU looks forward to working with Jordan in turning the UfM into a catalyst for the development and financing of concrete projects that will provide tangible benefits to the people of the region, in coherence with European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument and synergy with the other regional stakeholders,” the statement concluded. (EU Neighbourhood Info)

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EU Neighbourhood Info Centre – Union for the Mediterranean: Jordan set to assume southern co-presidency (29-05-12)

EU Neighbourhood Info Centre – EU takes over Northern Co-Presidency of Union for the Mediterranean (29-02-12)

UfM Secretariat – website

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