Rome, March, Jumada II 26, 1438, Mar 25, 2017, SPA -- Leaders of 27 European Union (EU) countries, excluding Britain, convened in the Italian capital on Saturday to celebrate 60 years since the Treaty of Rome was signed, amid heightened security and conflicting ideologies. The EU leaders are due to sign a new declaration which underscores commitment to common institutions and values, to honor the historic 1957 treaty that paved the way for the EU's inception, KUNA reported. --SPA 18:08 LOCAL TIME 15:08 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w361416