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Peruvian President: CAN and EU reach framework for association agreement

(LIP-do) -- The Heads of State and Government of the Andean Community of Nations (CAN) and the European Union (EU) today reached a flexible framework for signing an association agreement between the two blocs, during the "mini summit" held this morning, announced Peruvian president Alan García.

"As a result of the dialogue between the two blocs, I can say that we have reached a draft framework agreement to be improved on June 12, when negotiators of both blocs will meet for the last time, and  hopefully then, we can file this document to the EU and CAN for its approval".

"The countries from both blocs agree on having a flexible framework covering three main topics", said Garcia showing his satisfaction for the conclusions reached at this morning's meeting.

García mentioned that trade is one of the key topics in the flexible framework which also includes topics such as tariff reduction, opening of trade markets, among others.

“Today we have taken an important step forward, European Union and CAN countries have finally agreed on a framework agreement”, García pointed out. The Peruvian leader highlighted Ecuador’s positive attitude toward said agreement, while Bolivia showed certain resistance.

The Peruvian leader highlighted Ecuador’s positive attitude towards said agreement, while Bolivia showed certain resistance.

News Source: Andina

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