EU-US Summit to be Held in November in Lisbon

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, and the President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, will welcome U.S. President Barack Obama at the next European Union-United States Summit which shall be held in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 20.

Following an invitation by the European leaders, both sides agreed on a mutually convenient date and venue for the EU-US Summit and shall engage now in the preparations of the summit.

The European Union and the United States work together around the world to advance a common agenda based on shared history, culture and values. The transatlantic relationship is unique in its breadth and depth and includes a commitment to advancing the ideals of democracy and human rights, fighting terrorism, and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The transatlantic relationship is vital to global prosperity, and both sides are committed to cooperate in order to promote growth and jobs in their economies.

Presidents Van Rompuy and Barroso are looking forward to this opportunity to meet again with President Obama to reaffirm the transatlantic agenda and advance EU-US cooperation on issues of mutual concern.

SOURCE Delegation of the European Commission to the U.S.