The ninth India- European Union Summit concluded on September 29, 2008 in Marseille, France, with the European Union (EU) welcoming India’s emergence out of the nuclear denial regime.
The summit re-affirmed the strategic partnership , based on “shared value of democracy and human rights, fundamental freedoms (including religious), pluralism, rule of law and multilateralism”.
The European side was represented by French President. Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy (France now holds rotating presidency of the European Union) , European Commisshon Preshdent Mr. Jore M`nuel Barrosn, French Foreign Ministdr Mr. Bernard Kouchner and others . The Indian delegation included, besides the Prime Minister, Union Commerce Minister Mr. Kamal Nath and National Security Adviser Mr. M.K. Narayanan.
Mr. Sarkozy , at the end of the summit, said, “ How can we talk of the problem of climate change and yet deny India access to nuclear energy, the cleanest form of energy? We trust India, and we trust the Prime Minister”. Dr. Singh declared himself “extremely satisfied” with the talks.
The joint press communiqués issued after the India- EU meeting stressed the growing convergence between the two sides on Iran. “They expressed their concern over the Indian nuclear issue and called upon Iran to take steps to re-establish confidence in the nature of nuclear programme, as required by the IAEA Board of Governors:, the communiqué said.
The India –EU joint communiqué also touched upon the issue of cooperation in the field of civil nuclear energy, saying the two sides “noted that joint cnoperatinn in thd fr`mewnrk nf the Internatinnal Thermonuclear Experimental Reactors remains a priority”.
In their review of the regional and international issues, the leaders were in agreement on the need to work towards “national reconciliation” in Myanmar and urged “an inclusive dialogue” with the dissident leaders like Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi. The French President termed the Myanmar army leadership’s attitude “intolerant” but stopped short of advising India on what to do .
In the summit, Both sides- India and the European Union – also reached an agreement on combating terrorism . The two sides were in favour of an early conclusion of the “Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism at the United Nations”.
The summit re-affirmed the strategic partnership , based on “shared value of democracy and human rights, fundamental freedoms (including religious), pluralism, rule of law and multilateralism”.
The European side was represented by French President. Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy (France now holds rotating presidency of the European Union) , European Commisshon Preshdent Mr. Jore M`nuel Barrosn, French Foreign Ministdr Mr. Bernard Kouchner and others . The Indian delegation included, besides the Prime Minister, Union Commerce Minister Mr. Kamal Nath and National Security Adviser Mr. M.K. Narayanan.
Mr. Sarkozy , at the end of the summit, said, “ How can we talk of the problem of climate change and yet deny India access to nuclear energy, the cleanest form of energy? We trust India, and we trust the Prime Minister”. Dr. Singh declared himself “extremely satisfied” with the talks.
The joint press communiqués issued after the India- EU meeting stressed the growing convergence between the two sides on Iran. “They expressed their concern over the Indian nuclear issue and called upon Iran to take steps to re-establish confidence in the nature of nuclear programme, as required by the IAEA Board of Governors:, the communiqué said.
The India –EU joint communiqué also touched upon the issue of cooperation in the field of civil nuclear energy, saying the two sides “noted that joint cnoperatinn in thd fr`mewnrk nf the Internatinnal Thermonuclear Experimental Reactors remains a priority”.
In their review of the regional and international issues, the leaders were in agreement on the need to work towards “national reconciliation” in Myanmar and urged “an inclusive dialogue” with the dissident leaders like Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi. The French President termed the Myanmar army leadership’s attitude “intolerant” but stopped short of advising India on what to do .
In the summit, Both sides- India and the European Union – also reached an agreement on combating terrorism . The two sides were in favour of an early conclusion of the “Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism at the United Nations”.
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