Foreign Affairs Council, 20/07/2015 - Main results
Iran
The Council welcomed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, agreed on 14 July in Vienna, ensuring that Iran's nuclear programme will be exclusively peaceful.
Council conclusions on the agreement on Iran's nuclear programme
Agenda of the meeting
Indicative programme, Foreign Affairs Council, 20 July 2015
Provisional agenda, Foreign Affairs Council, 20 July 2015
List of A items, non-legislative activities, Foreign Affairs Council, 20 July 2015
Addendum 1 to list of A items, non-legislative activities, Foreign Affairs Council, 20 July 2015
Libya
The Council was briefed by UN Special Representative Bernardino Leon on the initialling of a political agreement by the vast majority of Libyan parties. Ministers discussed what more the EU can do to bring the missing parties on board and to further support the efforts towards the formation of a government of national accord. The EU stands ready to support such government when formed, both economically and politically.
Aware of the sense of urgency, ministers discussed the possibility of adopting sanctions against spoilers of the dialogue process. The decision to impose such restrictive measures can be taken at any time, if and when needed.
Middle East peace process
The Council discussed the Middle East peace process and approved conclusions.
Council Conclusions on the Middle East peace process
EU action plan on human rights and democracy
The Council adopted the new EU action plan on human rights and democracy for 2015 to 2019 "Keeping human rights at the heart of the EU agenda".
Council adopts new EU action plan on human rights and democracy
Outcome of the Council meeting
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Foreign affairs & international relations
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