Transnistrian dispute to be discussed at Russia-EU Summit

The European Union and Russia will discuss cooperation issues for settling the frozen conflicts in Caucasus and Transnistria, within the frameworks of the EU-Russia Summit to be held on May 18 in Samara (Russia). Other topics include energy-related issues, Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation, entering into force of the new facilities of the visa regime and readmission agreements, situation in Iran, Kosovo and Middle East. The Russian delegation will include President Vladimir Putin and Minister of Foreign Affairs Serghei Lavrov. The EU will be represented by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso, European Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy Benita Ferrero-Waldner and others. This will be the 30th EU-Russia summit.