21 February: The government of Armenia and the European border agency Frontex will sign a cooperation agreement on February 23. A delegation from Frontex headed by its Executive Director, Mr. Ilkka Laitinen, will arrive in Armenia today. (Mediamax)

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.