European Union-United States Summit
November 20th 2010
Lisbon, Portugal
On 20 November, Presidents Herman van Rompuy and Jose Manuel Barroso, will welcome U.S. President Barack Obama at the next European Union-United States Summit which shall be held in Lisbon, Portugal. The European Union and the United States work together around the world to advance a common agenda. The relationship includes a commitment to advancing the ideals of democracy and human rights, fighting terrorism, and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Additionally, both sides are committed to cooperate in order to promote growth and jobs in their economies.This will be the first summit since the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty. It also reflects the Belgian and former Spanish EU presidencies commitment for a summit to take place in 2010. The Lisbon Treaty modernises the EU's operations, reinforces its capacity to take action, enhances democratic processes within the EU, and gives the EU a single voice in external relations.
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