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"The ACP-EU economic and social interest groups urge all OECD countries not to reduce their political and financial commitment to achieving the Millennium Development Goals, or to combating the impact of Climate Change, and to promote the economic and social development of the ACP countries."
Final declaration - 11th regional seminar ACP-EU - july 2010
"At the meeting delegates from both sides held extensive discussions on the themes
"Sustainable Development and Water " and "The rights of the Child"..."
The EU-The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Civil Society Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) complements existing bodies which have been set up within the framework of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the EU and this country. The setting-up of the JCC was given full political support at ministerial level on both sides at the fourth meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council held on 24 July 2007.
3rd meeting of the EU-Former Yougoslav Republic of Macedonia - Conclusions