Iceland and the EU began formal negotiations on accession to the EU
International (Reuters Chang): Iceland, Iceland and the EU accession negotiations on 27 EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium started.
Belgium on behalf of the EU presidency over EU accession negotiations, and announced that the EU principles and procedures relating to the negotiations. EU enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, said members of Philae, a symbol of the start of accession negotiations with the EU relations with Iceland to turn the page. Negotiations on the two sides will be a win-win results.
Iceland's Foreign Minister Song stressed 斯加普希丁 the European nature of Iceland. He believes that after the accession of Iceland to the sustainable use of natural resources, marine and energy services, such as the Arctic Ocean Affairs for the EU to contribute. And Iceland are also members of the European family can enjoy in attracting foreign investment, strengthen the financial security, seeking steady economic growth, high-tech industry development rights.
Iceland joined the European Economic Area in 1994, 2001, a "Schengen" members, the fear of the EU common fisheries and agricultural policies harm their own interests, Iceland has not joined the European Union. Iceland suffered in 2008 after the economic crisis hit, people join the EU is increasing. Iceland in July 2009 formally submitted its application for EU membership.
