The Eastern Partnership Summit of leaders of the twenty eight member states of the European Union and the six Partnership countries opens today in Vilnius. On the margins of the summit there will be a number of other meetings bringing together leaders of

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.