Implementation of the common strategy with Russia

The Council took note of the Presidency's work plan on the implementation of the EU Common Strategy on Russia. The work plan places emphasis on the following objectives: - promoting the consolidation of democracy, the rule of law and public institutions in Russia; - supporting economic and social reform by striving towards a common European economic space; - exploring the avenues for anti-terrorist co-operation and developing co-operation on Justice and Home affairs; - stepping up political dialogue and co-operation on security, conflict prevention and crisis management; - developing co-operation on non-proliferation and disarmament; - taking forward the discussion on Kaliningrad and possible consequences of EU enlargement for this region; - promoting dialogue and co-operation on environment, energy and nuclear safety issues; - continuing co-ordination of measures carried out by the Union and Member States to ensure the consistency and effectiveness of EU action regarding Russia.�