EU-Iran Negotiations to Begin in Autumn
An EU memorandum said the EU calls on Iran to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, to sign, ratify and fully implement international instruments pertaining to the nonproliferation of arms and to join in the international fight against terrorism, IRNA reported.
The memorandum titled "EU action in response to September 11, 2001: one year after", noted that the EU's diplomatic efforts, supported by the quick mobilization of trade and aid, have focused on Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran and the Middle East in the fight against global terrorism.
The EU has incorporated the fight against terrorism into all aspects of the EU's external relations.
While implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1373 it went beyond UN sanctions and froze the assets of an important number of terrorist organizations, it said.
The EU has agreed joint law enforcement actions in the fight against terrorism with a great number of third countries throughout this year. At the same time the EU has encouraged dialogue to promote mutual understanding with other civilizations.
The EU responded to Pakistan's changed position on the Taleban regime and its commitments to return to democratic rule, with increased financial assistance and a new cooperation agreement.
A package of trade measures designed to significantly improve access for Pakistani exports to the EU has been approved.
Furthermore, the commission has mounted a major election observation mission in the run up to the parliamentary elections on October 12 in order to assist Pakistan in its difficult transitional process toward restoration of full democracy.
Meanwhile, two ceremonies will be held in Brussels, one in the European Parliament and the other in the European International School, on Wednesday to commemorate 11/9 anniversary.
EU and American officials will take part in both the ceremonies.