Opening of “
1. Herve Jouanjean,
Deputy Director-General for
2. He emphasized that the EU Common Position will be
strengthened if there is no progress in
3. The Commission as is normal,
gave a contract for a report to be written by experts. The Commission does not
endorse the report.
4.Taylor and Mortensen also
modified their report when it was presented. They emphasized the need for
humanitarian aid and did not push for a change in policy.
5. Pierre Amhilat, EC, Head of SE
Asia Unit at the end also said it was not their intention to exclude people.
They were focusing on people from
6. They accepted the criticism made and also noted the
recommendations from the Euro-Burma Office and others.
7. There will be more consultations with stakeholders as the
EC. There is a need to dialogue at every level.
8. He reemphasized that the Common Position is not going to
be changed.