On 6 December 1967, the Assembly of Western European Union (WEU) adopts Recommendation 164 on political responsibilities of WEU countries outside Europe. The Assembly believes that WEU constitutes one of the most appropriate institutional frameworks for comparing the views of European countries on their foreign policy and for cooperation in this field. The Assembly is of the view that there is a de facto community of European responsibilities and interests outside Europe and it provides the Council with a series of recommendations so that it can continue consultations between Member States on international questions and work towards closer European cooperation, including in other international organisations.