It remains committed to developing partnerships with the Southern Neighbourhood countries, based on differentiation, mutual accountability and the adherence to universal values, including the protection of religious minorities (including Christians).
EL on jätkuvalt pühendunud partnerluse arendamisele oma lõunanaabruse riikidega, tuginedes diferentseerimisele, vastastikule vastutusele ja üldiste väärtuste austamisele, sealhulgas usuvähemuste (k.a kristlaste) kaitsmisele.