A 22-page joint declaration was adopted as a result of the Eastern Partnership summit held in Brussels.
“The Summit participants remain deeply concerned about the continued violations of principles of international law in many parts of the region. The Summit participants call for renewed efforts to promote the peaceful settlement of unresolved conflicts in the region on the basis of the principles and norms of international law. The resolution of conflicts, building trust and good neighbourly relations are essential to economic and social development and cooperation. The Summit participants welcome efforts and the EU’s strengthened role in conflict resolution and confidence building in the framework or in support of existing agreed negotiating formats and processes, including through field presence, when appropriate”, is stated in the 6th paragraph of the Declaration.
It notes that the summit participants welcome the effective implementation of a visa-free regime with Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine, and are planning to start a dialogue on visa liberalization with Armenia. Summit participants also look forward to strengthening relations with all partners in education, research and innovation spheres.
The declaration states that trade between the EU and partner countries will continue, and for Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine also in the framework of a deep and comprehensive free trade area. At the same time, the EU will continue joint discussions with each country, including Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus, to find attractive and realistic options for developing mutual trade and encouraging investments.
