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Romania's Presidency at the EU Council endorses, under the motto "Cohesion, a common European value," the stimulation of political cohesion by promoting the principles which unite the member states - solidarity, equal opportunities and gender equality, social justice, Foreign Affairs Minister Teodor Melescanu stated in the opening of the works of the 37th session of the Joint Parliamentary Asse

90% of the EU's external trade and 40% of its internal trade is transported by sea. Safe and secure seas and oceans are of fundamental importance for free trade, the EU economy and living standards. 

The Council today adopted conclusions on the revision of the EU maritime security strategy (EUMSS) action plan.