Trade: EU strengthens relations with Moldova,Georgia,Ukraine
Ministers in Brussels, Malmstroem 'positive impetus is evident'
21 September, 17:45The next step, Malmstroem and ministers explained, consists of identifying ''areas of common interest in which positive results can be expected in the near future'', provided, Brussels underlined, that reforms in the countries involved ''are implemented in a timely manner''. The focus is mainly on public procurement, SMEs, healthcare, and customs procedures. The talks will continue in the coming weeks, ahead of the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Eastern Partnership (Moldova, Georgia and the Ukrainian take part in it), scheduled for October 15.(ANSA).