UK Foreign Minister David Miliband did not rule out the possibility that European Partnership program can be a springboard for its member states to join EU. Miliband stated delivering a speech at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in London.

He also underlined the Eastern Partnership role in economic reforms. “If our eastern countries unite into economic association, it will improve both their and our energy security,” said Miliband.

May 7, Eastern Partnership Summit in Prague aimed at establishment of relations with Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova. EU approved 2009-2013 project, allocating €600 million.