Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 May 2004
48 Mr. Boyle asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his meeting in April 2004 with the Spanish Foreign Minister, Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14668/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI had the pleasure of meeting the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Spain, Mr. Miguel-Ángel Moratinos, in Dublin on 20 April 2004. The Deputy may wish to note that this was the first overseas visit by Minister Moratinos since his appointment as Foreign Minister and I was especially grateful to him for travelling to Dublin so soon after his appointment.
During my meeting with Minister Moratinos we discussed a range of EU and international issues. These included the IGC, in regard to which Minister Moratinos expressed his support for the Presidency's approach and set out the views of the new Spanish Government.
Concerning international issues, we had a very constructive exchange of views on Iraq, the Middle East and the forthcoming EU-Latin America and Caribbean Summit, due to be held in Guadalajara on 28 May 2004.
