Summary: February 7, 2005: Javier SOLANA, EU High Representative for the CFSP, expresses his deep concern about the latest developments in Togo (Brussels)
Javier Solana, European Union High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), presents its condolences to the people and the authorities of Togo on the death of President Gnassingbé Eyadéma.
The EU High Representative expresses its deep concern about the developments of the last days in Togo and joins the calls from the International Community, in particular from African Union Commission Chairman Konaré, African Union Chairman in Office President Obasanjo and ECOWAS, to the Togolese authorities, urging them to act in accordance with the Country's Constitution and relevant legislation.
He reminds the Government and the Parliament of Togo of the fact that holding free, fair and democratic elections is the only way to designate a legitimate successor to President Eyadéma.
High Representative Javier Solana encourages the Togolese Authorities to continue implementing the engagements undertaken in the framework of recent political consultations between Togo and the EU, which will pave the way to democracy, rule of law and respect of fundamental rights.
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