Presentation of the Pact for the Mediterranean by Commissioner Šuica
On 16 October, the European Commission and the High Representative set out a strategy to strengthen EU relations with its Southern Mediterranean partners the Pact for the Mediterranean. On 20 October, Dubravka Šuica, Commissioner for the Mediterranean will present this Joint Communication to the Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee in Strasbourg.
Building on historical and cultural ties, the Pact for the Mediterranean will focus on areas of mutual interest where the EU and its Southern Mediterranean partners share challenges and aspirations. The Foreign Affairs Committee has been closely following the development of this Pact and this presentation will be an opportunity for Members to engage with the Commissioner on it and our relations with our Southern partners.