EU heads of state or government meet Ahmet Davutoğlu, Prime Minister of Turkey, for a specific working session on EU-Turkey cooperation, in Brussels on 18 March 2016.
EU heads of state or government meet on 17 March 2016 in Brussels to focus on migration and economic issues.
The relations between the European Union and Kosovo are based on the Stabilisation and Association Agreement signed on 27 October, in Brussels.
The Tripartite Social Summit takes place on 16 March, one day before the March European Council. The main theme of the Social Summit is: "A strong partnership for job creation and inclusive growth".
Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, visits Turkey on 15 March 2016, ahead of the European Council meeting on 17 and 18 March in Brussels.
Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, visits Cyprus on 15 March 2016, ahead of the European Council meeting on 17 and 18 March in Brussels.
Over the past decade, the profile of EU-Nigeria cooperation has been steadily increasing. It is grounded in the "EU-Nigeria Joint Way Forward " agreed between the EU and Nigeria in 2009.
EU Ministers of Foreign and European Affairs meet in Brussels on 15 March 2016 to prepare the March European Council and adopt the interinstitutional agreement on better law-making.
The relations between the EU and the Republic of Moldova are based on the Association Agreement which was signed on the margins of the EU summit held on 27 June 2014.
EU Ministers of Agriculture and Fisheries meet on 14 March 2016 in Brussels to assess the current difficulties faced in several agricultural sectors, in particular the pig meat, dairy and fruit and vegetables sectors. They are also to adopt conclusions on the EU support to timber-producing countries and on fisheries partnership agreements with third countries.
EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs meet on 14 March 2016 in Brussels to discuss Iran, in particular the areas of re-engagement and the bilateral agenda. They are also to address the Middle East peace process and examine the latest developments in Libya and relations with Russia.
EU relations with Peru cover political dialogue, trade and development cooperation. In June 2012, the EU signed an ambitious and comprehensive Trade Agreement with Peru (and Colombia) which has been provisionally applied since 1st March 2013. On 14 March 2016, the EU and Peru signed a short-stay visa waiver agreement.
Federica MOGHERINI, EU HR for foreign Affairs and Security Policy, attends a High-Level ministerial meeting on Syria, in Paris.
The meeting of EU heads of state or government is being held with Turkey on 7 March 2016 in Brussels. It is devoted to the refugee crisis.
EU Ministers of Environment meet in Brussels on 4 March 2016 to discuss the action plan for the circular economy and the follow-up to the Paris agreement on climate change.
EU Finance Ministers of the eurozone meet in Brussels on 11 February 2016 to exchange views on the ongoing implementation of Greece's economic adjustment programme, focusing on the reforms required for the successful completion of the first review. The Cyprus programme, due to expire on 31 March, and the discussion on the transparency of Eurogroup meetings are also on the agenda.
EU Ministers of Employment, Social Affairs, Consumer Protection, Health and Equal Opportunities (EPSCO) meet on 7 March 2016 in Brussels to hold a policy debate on the 2016 European Semester on the basis of an employment committee contribution on labour market segmentation and contractual arrangements. The Council is also discussing the expected new skills agenda.
The European Union development strategy supports the regional integration and the governance of the Republic of Congo.
Donald TUSK, President of the European Council, visits countries along the Balkan route and Turkey.
EU relations with Azerbaijan are governed by the EU-Azerbaijan Partnership and Cooperation Agreement signed in 1996 and entered into force in 1999.