BRUSSELS, 24 May. The head of the EU executive, Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, and the acting president of Mercosur, Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo, today admitted the difficulties that exist between the two blocks to achieve a partnership agreement - which will include a free trade - but have been confident of overcoming the obstacles for an agreement of this kind "will benefit 750 million people." "It is true that negotiations are not easy, but it is also true that progress has been made," said Barroso in an appearance before reporters in Brussels, accompanied by the president of Paraguay.
"An agreement between the EU and Mercosur will mean the biggest free trade pact next generation bi for more than 750 million people, have emphasized the two leaders. The European Union and the Mercosur countries - Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay - Talks resumed in 2010, with the encouragement of the Spanish presidency of the EU and despite the reluctance of countries like France and criticism from farmers Europeans who fear heavy losses.
The parties have participated in several rounds of talks but have not yet completed any exchange of offers. Barroso has called "seize" the opportunities that such an agreement, especially for "strengthening the economy" after the "recession, and stressed the" progress "made under the pro tempore presidency of Paraguay.
Lugo, meanwhile , stated that the agreement would be "the most important on the planet" and has ensured that "while there is room for dialogue, will not" decline in the optimism and the possibility of reaching an agreement. " Asked about possible divisions within the South American bloc, particularly between Argentina and Brazil, the president of Paraguay has considered "legitimate" the existence of differences within the EU or Mercosur, but has stressed its "optimism" about the possibility of achieving a deal "sooner rather than later." The truth is that there are problems that the negotiations are not easy, but it is also true that there has been progress in areas of policy and regulatory cooperation.
We must move forward and we agreed that both sides should continue working internally to deliver best rates for market access, "said Barroso in turn. The President of the European Commission has said that the parties were" fully aware " the "sensitivities" of each side, but has insisted on the advantages from the standpoint of "strategic" agreement.
Thus, it has opted for dialogue and "see what you can win" solution face to close a "balanced" . 
"An agreement between the EU and Mercosur will mean the biggest free trade pact next generation bi for more than 750 million people, have emphasized the two leaders. The European Union and the Mercosur countries - Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay - Talks resumed in 2010, with the encouragement of the Spanish presidency of the EU and despite the reluctance of countries like France and criticism from farmers Europeans who fear heavy losses.
The parties have participated in several rounds of talks but have not yet completed any exchange of offers. Barroso has called "seize" the opportunities that such an agreement, especially for "strengthening the economy" after the "recession, and stressed the" progress "made under the pro tempore presidency of Paraguay.
Lugo, meanwhile , stated that the agreement would be "the most important on the planet" and has ensured that "while there is room for dialogue, will not" decline in the optimism and the possibility of reaching an agreement. " Asked about possible divisions within the South American bloc, particularly between Argentina and Brazil, the president of Paraguay has considered "legitimate" the existence of differences within the EU or Mercosur, but has stressed its "optimism" about the possibility of achieving a deal "sooner rather than later." The truth is that there are problems that the negotiations are not easy, but it is also true that there has been progress in areas of policy and regulatory cooperation.
We must move forward and we agreed that both sides should continue working internally to deliver best rates for market access, "said Barroso in turn. The President of the European Commission has said that the parties were" fully aware " the "sensitivities" of each side, but has insisted on the advantages from the standpoint of "strategic" agreement.
Thus, it has opted for dialogue and "see what you can win" solution face to close a "balanced" .
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