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The General Affairs Council of the European Union, meeting in Luxembourg, approved on Tuesday a directive and a regulation to ensure the uninterrupted supply of medicines from the United Kingdom to the markets of Cyprus, Malta and Ireland through a transitional period, as well as to ensure the supply of medicines to Northern Ireland.
In particular, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a directive and a regulation on the uninterrupted supply of medicines from the United Kingdom to the markets of Cyprus, Malta and Ireland were approved on Tuesday. Cyprus expressed its strong support for the initiative of the Parliament, the Council and the Commission, as stated.
The EU should honour its commitments in the Western Balkans
The Foreign Ministry's statement also refers to the participation of Mr. Kasoulides' participation in the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on Monday, where apart from the situation in Ukraine, the latest developments in the Western Balkans and Libya were discussed.
In particular, Mr. Kasoulides noted that the momentum created by the European perspective of the EU's partners in the Western Balkans must be exploited, and that the European Union must remain consistent in its commitments so that it can exert a positive influence on the efforts being made, particularly in Bosnia-Herzegovina and in the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue.
In the context of the discussion on Libya, the Foreign Minister stressed that foreign troops and mercenaries must be withdrawn from the country, otherwise the conflict will be perpetuated, as was the case in Syria where the situation was similar and the civil war continues, he said.
The Foreign Minister also pointed out that a similar situation is developing in Mali, stressing that the EU should focus its attention on foreign forces and the destabilizing role they play.
With regard to the situation in Yemen, Mr. Kasoulides said that whatever progress is made in the search for a solution, it is imperative to condemn the Houthi terrorist attacks against civilians and non-military infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, he stressed.
As announced on Monday, the FAC discussed developments in Ukraine, with the Foreign Minister outlining Cyprus' positions on the situation in the country following the Russian invasion.
On the issue of EU financial aid to Palestine, Mr. Kasoulides supported their release without delay, while expressing Cyprus' support for the convening of an EU-Israel Association Council.
The Foreign Minister returns to Cyprus from Luxembourg on Wednesday, according to the statement.
Source: CNA
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