International Published on 26.06.12 14:58

EU ministers agree launch of Montenegro accession talks

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(AFP) European Union ministers on Tuesday agreed to launch accession talks with Montenegro, a decision to be endorsed by leaders of the 27-nation bloc at a summit in Brussels on Thursday and Friday.

The EU executive said European Affairs ministers had approved its proposal to open the talks. "Appreciate the Europe Ministers' recommendation to open accession negotiations with Montenegro," enlargement commissioner Stefan Fuele said on Twitter.

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