3 November: Russia reached an agreement with Georgia on a bilateral deal late Wednesday night that paves the way for its much anticipated entry into the World Trade Organization (The Moscow Times)

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.