23 May 2006
Tony Blair met with European Commission President Barroso in Downing Street today, before holding talks with the chair of the African Union, Alpha Konare.
The PM invited Mr Konare to Number 10 to talk about the vital Darfur peace agreement, before speaking to journalists.
In a joint statement, the two leaders said the peace agreement signed earlier this month was a "triumph" for the African Union.
"It is good for the people of Darfur and brings the real prospect of peace. President Konare and I strongly urge other rebels to sign (it) before the AU’s deadline of 31 May."
Earlier, Mr Blair and Jose Manuel Barroso spoke as part of the routine run-up to the European Council meeting next month.
They also discussed the EU’s recent verdict on Bulgaria’s and Romania’s accession status.
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