Fergus O'Dowd
Question:28 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if an agenda for the next EU-US summit has been set; the date and location for this summit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30034/04]
View answerWednesday, 24 November 2004
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The next EU-US summit will take place in the first half of 2005 during the upcoming Luxembourg Presidency of the European Union. The exact date for the summit has still to be decided but I understand it will take place in Washington DC. No firm agenda has been decided as yet.
The Washington summit will follow on from the successful EU-US summit in Dromoland Castle in June this year which demonstrated the continuing strength and depth of the transatlantic partnership.
The Deputy may also be interested to know that President Bush has indicated that he plans to visit Europe in early 2005, possibly in February, with the aim of deepening transatlantic ties with European nations.