Obama to travel to Lisbon in November for US-EU summit
(WASHINGTON) - US President Barack Obama will travel to Lisbon in November for a summit with leaders of the European Union, the White House said Tuesday.
The November 20 meeting will gather EU leaders of the European Union, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, according to a White House statement which hailed "enduring" US-European ties.
It added that the meeting aims to "affirm our transatlantic agenda, and to advance our cooperation on issues of mutual concern."
"The United States has no stronger partner than Europe in advancing security and prosperity around the world," the statement said.
"The United States and the European Union are continually working together to advance a broad agenda based on a common history, shared values, and enduring ties. Our economic relationship is vital to global prosperity, and we are committed to cooperating to promote strong and sustained growth in our economies."
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