The European Union and the governments of Georgia and Moldova have initialled the Association Agreement between them at a private ceremony in the Lithuanian Foreign Ministry. A formal signing ceremony will be held tomorrow in the framework of the Vilnius

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.