The 27 determined to act on Mali
(BRUSSELS2) The Heads of State and Government endorsed the principle of support for a military intervention in Mali, as defined and framed by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs on Monday (15 October). " The EU will examine the issue of support for the international military force envisaged for deployment in the framework of UN Security Council Resolution 2071 and will accelerate the planning of a possible military mission under the CSDP with a view to to contribute to the reorganization and training of the Malian defense forces they mention.
Support that is part of "a overall support in Mali, in close cooperation with international and regional partners. The objective is to support Mali in restoring the rule of law and a democratic and fully sovereign government throughout its territory. " The EU will gradually resume its development cooperation as soon as a credible and consensual roadmap for the return to constitutional order is adopted. »
The "sanctions" instrument has not been forgotten. Targeted restrictive measures could be adopted "against those who are involved in armed groups in the north of the country and those who would hinder the return to constitutional order".
Read (on the B2 Club - subscribers): The 27 declare the urgency for the planning of the CSDP mission in Mali
