Russia and EU agree modernisation deal at “friendly” summit
Russia and the European Union signed off on a new partnership for modernisation on Tuesday as the two sides sought to progress on economic brass tacks as the crisis in the eurozone took the bite out of previous conflicts.
Dmitry Medvedev emerged from talks with the EU leadership yesterday saying the 25th EU-Russia summit in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don had taken place in a “friendly and businesslike tone”, according to a report in the Financial Times newspaper.
The Russian president hailed the new modernisation agreement as allowing the two sides to pursue co-operation in high tech, innovation and energy efficiency, while Herman Van Rompuy, the EU president, threw his backing behind the new pact. “We want to be Russia’s partner in modernisation,” he said. “With Russia we do not need a reset, we need a fast forward,” he said, in a reference to the US vice-president’s comments on US-Russia relations last year.
The acrimony of previous summits over Russia’s relations with eastern Europe and its role as dominant energy supplier to the EU was conspicuously muted as Russia sought to present a more business-friendly face and the EU sought assurances from Moscow over the euro. Russia, according to the FT, keeps a large part of its €375.6bn in hard currency reserves in euros.
In a carefully scripted press conference, Mr Medvedev responded to a staged question by praising the EU’s handling of the debt crisis and said Russia did not want to make any statements that would shake its own economy or that of Europe.
“We are looking at what happens to the euro,” he said. “About 40 per cent of our reserves are kept in euros – and we don’t have the smallest reserves. Therefore we think the main thing is to help our partners build a joint strategy, including a strategy to exit the crisis.”
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What a totally …
What a totally uninspiring EU President, in Rompoy. He has all the charisma of a wet piece of melba toast. France and Germany are happy with his selection however, so they continue to dominate Europe with business as usual.
USA support …
USA support terrorist Israel state to killing innocent women,children in gaza palatain people. Israel is a terrorist state. Why do not USA tell stop killing in Gaza, palastain.9/11 was done by Israeli secrete supporter of US Govt. personnel, So USA can invade Iraq, Afganistan(USA get out Russian by creating taliban,jihad,al-kada etc in 80’s) next Iran to circle Russia and can attack Russia from every side.Free innocent, women are nothings to do with Anti Semitic
@sinclair61 but …
@sinclair61 but again I’m waiting for hard data, reasons, logic arguments and valid information and not statements like “no doubt about it.” That is simple belief in conspiracy theories and you won’t yield anything with it except unsettling people.
@sinclair61 I …
@sinclair61 I wasn’t in Ireland at the time but from what I’ve heard the 1st Irish vote was made into a vote over the current government.
I doubt the numbers were falsified. Provide evidence that suggests otherwise or surveys from the time that are contradictory to mine!!! About your personal surveys I personally don’t care. They’re naturally falsified by your preferences, social class etc.
Do you suggest the Irish government manipulated the referendum?
@roecla These …
@roecla These numbers are false, and manipulated. No doubt about it. The Irish YES was also completely manipulated by the Europhiles. I know, I did my own survey. But thanks for the effort! Why do you think the UK parliament pushed the treaty(constitution) through on a parliamentary vote, (+ND+Fr NO votes) not asking the people? answer please…
@sinclair61 …
@sinclair61 source: EU public opinion analysis autumn 2009: Standard Eurobarometer 72
I think the numbers speak for themselves. Please back up your opinion with valid information in the future. This kind of statements is simply dishonest.
@sinclair61 FR: 20% …
@sinclair61 FR: 20% think the membership in the EU is a bad thing
Netherlands (!): 7% of the population think the membership is a bad thing
Ireland: 8% think the membership is a bad thing
UK: 30% think the membership is a bad thing.
@sinclair61 I …
@sinclair61 I support EURUSSIA, it will come true its destiny so in that sends its already decided. We will bring justice to the Russian people and strong economies for all. Its doesn’t matter if it’s a little commi fascist, democracy has its limits. What important is that we all are happy and can live in peace and prosperity.
@roecla Politicians …
@roecla Politicians will make it happen through greed, not the people and their pride that will stop it. Look at France, Holland and Ireland, and UK. The peoples of these sovereign nations were duped into the EU constitution by stealth. Maybe 3 years is too soon, but it has already been decided, and it will happen!
WOW finally I hear …
WOW finally I hear van Rompuy saying SOMETHING of importance … but it wasn’t that great that it would justify a salary higher than the one of the American president!
@sinclair61 IMHO …
@sinclair61 IMHO Russia is way too proud to give up sovereignties just to become part of the EU. It’s the EU wooing Russia because we’re dependent on their gas not the other way around. No way they’ll abandon that pride within 3 years.
Go EURUSSIA Fast …
Go EURUSSIA Fast forward :XD
I’m proud of Russia EU summit congratulations.
Oh, now we can …
Oh, now we can really call it the EUSSR. Give it 3 years and the EU will include Russia. Guaranteed!!!!!
These looks like …
These looks like the beginning of Russia entering the European Union. XD
he believes this …
he believes this will begin reforms? that would be a good part when speaking about Russia…
Good job Herman Van …
Good job Herman Van Rompuy, Europe needs a strong partner like Russia.
LOL! Rule of law… …
LOL! Rule of law…really?
Haven´t we just broken the Maastricht Treaty?