EU ties with Syria up for discussion again

[NewGuy]

http://www.euobserver.com/index.phtml?aid=16063

EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS – EU foreign ministers will once again try to hammer out an agreement which will pave the way for a trade and aid deal with Syria.

EU members have been locked in negotiations over a non-proliferation clause in the text of a deal for months, without reaching a compromise.

The UK, Germany and the Netherlands have objected to the language proposed, saying it is not tough enough, resulting in deadlock.

However with the deal on hold, the Syrian government and the Commission are eager to press ahead, and a deal is now expected.

Process and more process
Commission negotiators earlier agreed a text with the Syrian side only to find it rejected when they returned to Brussels.

If the Council agrees on the text it will go back again to the Syrian side and there is no certainty that it will meet Damascus’ demands.

Ministers agreed last year to make such clauses a part of every bilateral agreement.

The Syrian case is the first test of the new policy of including a Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) clause in bilateral agreements and privately diplomats are concerned that the policy may be unworkable.

There is concern over what would happen if a country refused to sign up to the clause.

Diplomats cite Israel as the next key test of the policy,

The matter will be discussed in Brussels on Monday when EU foreign ministers gather for their regular monthly meeting.

 

[dilloduck]

So????? You can't just assume that everyones gonna get your point he newguy--afraid to take a stand and blast us with your I told you so? LMAO

 

[OCA]

Damn Dillo, are you in love? You ought to try and keep up as most here know exactly what he's talking about with that post.

 

[dilloduck]

Sorry OCA-----didn't know he was already taken.

 

[insein]

this dilloduck seems like a flamer. Take what ever meaning you want from that and it seems to fit.

 

[OCA]

Originally posted by dilloduck
Sorry OCA-----didn't know he was already taken.

 

[dilloduck]

Not gay if that's what you suggest. Just have some strong opinions. Don't worry NG STILL thinks I'm RWA:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: