EU's Solana says to step down in October

July 6, 2009 - 11:03 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana said in a Spanish press interview on Sunday he will step down in October when his 10-year mandate expires.



"I had a 10-year mandate which I have fulfilled. I do not mean to go any further," the Spaniard told daily ABC.



A representative for Solana in Brussels was not immediately available to confirm the report, Reuters reported.
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