EUROPEAN UNION ALLOTS 92 M EUROS TO AZERBAIJAN

21.07.2007 [22:50]
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The European Union has allotted 92 million Euros to Azerbaijan to implement the National Plan of Actions for 2007-2010 under the European New Neighborhood Policy.

The European Investment Bank is expected to grant 12 billion Euros for the twelve nations to pursue the new neighborhood policy between 2007 and 2013.

The issue of simplification of visa procedures between Azerbaijan and European Union is in the agenda as well. According to special representative of the European Commission to Azerbaijan Alan Waddams, the issue is now the focus of EU’s attention. “Although visas are granted by EU member-states, we could help in simplifying the procedure at least for visiting students and scientists,” he said.

In his words, Azerbaijan intends to discuss the matter at the gathering of the Azerbaijan-EU Cooperation Commission expected in Baku in September.

Waddams said the allotted money will be spent on supporting the reforms in energy, finance, transport, environment, human rights and democracy sectors sin Azerbaijan.

Waddams praised the Azerbaijani government’s efforts towards realization of the National Plan of Actions that he added will speed up the country’s integration into the European Union.

EUROPEAN UNION ALLOTS 92 M EUROS TO AZERBAIJAN

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