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White House congratulates EU on winning Nobel Peace Prize

13 October 2012 02:32 (UTC +04:00)

Baku-APA. The White House on Friday congratulated the European Union (EU) on winning the Nobel Peace Prize this year, APA reports.

"This award recognizes Europe’s commitment to the principles of democracy, freedom and human rights, as well as its efforts to advance these values across the world," U.S. National Security Council spokesman Tommy Vietor said in a White House statement.

"In addition, it reflects the spirit and dedication of the Europeans to coexist peacefully in a society that draws strength from the diversity of its people, its languages and its cultures," Vietor said, noting that the United States is "pleased" to see the EU recognized for its achievements.

The EU was awarded the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize for advancing "peace and reconciliation, democracy and human rights in Europe" for over six decades, Thorbjoen Jagland, chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said earlier in the day.