Opening of the European Year for Development

Today, Karmenu Vella, Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries hold a speech for Opening of the European Year for Development 2015 in Riga. She recalled the progress made with regard to the Global post-2015 agenda and highlighted the importance of the EU dimension of Sustainable Development Goals. The Commissioner reaffirmed the EU commitment on these issues and called for a stronger action coupled by the determination to foster a higher support at international level.

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