EU ratifies the association agreement with the Central American countries

The European Council has given the green light to the association agreement between Central America and the European Union. This is the final step in the ratification process of the agreement, through which the EU and Central America commit to a close and long-term relationship in all main political areas. It will allow full implementation of the agreement on the first day of the month following the EU's notification to its Central American counterparts. The full entry into force will give an important boost to bi-regional relations. The agreement aims to strengthen and consolidate relations between the parties through a partnership based on three fundamental parts that reinforce each other: political dialogue, cooperation, and trade.