European Union commits to success in Johannesburg

17 June 2002 - European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday to take a leadership position on global sustainable development issues. They will urge EU leaders meeting in Seville this weekend to "convey a strong political message to the Johannesburg Summit".

The ministers also welcomed the five key areas for action at the World Summit on Sustainable Development identified by UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan: water, energy, health, agriculture, and biodiversity.

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