Afghanistan will be just one of the issues on the agenda at the next European Union-United States Summit in Lisbon, Portugal Nov. 20.
The E.U. and U.S. cooperate effectively on foreign policy issues, including the Middle East Peace Process, Afghanistan/Pakistan, non-proliferation, regional conflicts etc.
President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, and President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, will welcome Barack Obama.
The European Union and the United States work together around the world to advance a common agenda based on shared history, culture and values.
The transatlantic relationship is unique in its breadth and depth and includes a commitment to advancing the ideals of democracy and human rights, fighting terrorism, and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
The $4.28 trillion dollar transatlantic economic partnership is a key driver of global economic prosperity and represents the largest, most integrated, and longest lasting economic relationship in
the world, the EU said in a statement. Together the two transatlantic partners account for half of the global economy.