16. May 2008 - 17. May 2008

EU-LAC Summit

European Commission
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European Integration, Institutions & Enlargement

Lima, Peru


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The Lima Summit will focus on the two following themes: (1) Poverty, inequality, inclusion. The fight against poverty, inequality and exclusion – or the promotion of social cohesion - , in the light of sustainable human development, remains a key priority for the EU-LAC Strategic Partnership. Since the Guadalajara Summit of May 2004, the Heads of State and Government of both regions have placed the promotion of social cohesion at the centre of their relations. The Lima Summit will present the opportunity for a fruitful and open dialogue between both regions on the topic of social cohesion policies, including poverty alleviation measures to eliminate discrimination and the recognition of fundamental social rights. The objective is to share experiences, promote best practices and policies, and thereby contribute to more inclusive societies and more equal opportunities for all. (2) Sustainable development: climate change; environment; energy. For both Europe and Latin America/Caribbean, long term prosperity and economic growth depend on ensuring sustainable development, including the protection of the environment and sound management of natural resources. Recognising this, the EU and LAC countries agreed at the Vienna Summit to launch a policy dialogue on environment.