Verklaring Ashton over rechtszaak oud-president Mongolië (en)

Met dank overgenomen van Raad van de Europese Unie (Raad) i, gepubliceerd op vrijdag 1 juni 2012.

EUROPEAN UNION

Brussels, 1 June 2012 A

Statement by the Spokesperson of the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton i concerning the case of the former President of Mongolia, Nambaryn Enkhbayar

The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today:

"Mongolia is a new and vibrant democracy and shares many values with the EU. We have been closely following the developments in the case of the former President of Mongolia, Nambaryn Enkhbayar. We trust that this case will be treated transparently and with full respect for democratic principles, the rule of law and human rights. The EU reiterates its full support to the strengthening of democratic processes in Mongolia."