Samuel Žbogar - Renewed dialogue with the Assembly is vital to promote Council of Europe values - Council of Europe

Parliamentary Assembly Session: 28 September to 3 October 2009 

Renewed dialogue with the Assembly is vital to promote Council Europe values, says Samuel Žbogar

Speaking at the Assembly on 29 September, the Foreign Affairs Minister of Slovenia and Chairman of the Committee of Ministers, announced that an agreement has been reached on a package of measures to enhance dialogue and co-operation between the Parliamentary Assembly and the Committee of Ministers.

“I believe that it is of vital importance that the two statutory bodies of our Organisation stand united  to promote the values and principles  of the Council of Europe ,” he said. The agreement covers a series of measures, including the review of the future election procedures and immediate action for improving dialogue and co-operation in general.

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