29 March: Russia and the European Union discussed interim results of energy cooperation and prospects for joint work in this field at a roundtable hosted by the European Parliament on Wednesday, March 28. Russian Deputy Energy Minister Anatoly Yanovsky an

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.