Foreign Minister Dr Konstantinos Kombos will leave tomorrow for Brussels, where he will participate in the work of the EU's Foreign Affairs Council on Monday, March 20.
The Foreign Ministers' discussions will focus on developments in Ukraine following the Russian invasion and the assessment of the EU's coordinated response. Under current affairs, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy Josep Borrell will report, inter alia, on developments in Iran and in relation to the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, while at a working lunch, Ministers will exchange views on the situation in Tunisia.
In the afternoon, a joint meeting of EU Foreign and Defence Ministers will take place, with the main topics of discussion being the implementation of the Compass Strategy one year after its adoption and EU military support to Ukraine.
In the margins of the Council, Dr. Borrell, as well as the Foreign Ministers of Germany, France, Sweden and Hungary.
It is noted that, in parallel to the work of the FAC, a Donors' Conference on Turkey and Syria will be held, with the aim of collecting pledges and coordinating international assistance to the earthquake victims in the two countries. In addition, after the Council's proceedings, the Foreign Minister will participate in the Schuman Security and Defence Partnership Forum.
On Tuesday 21 March, Dr Kombos will participate in the work of the EU General Affairs Council.
The main topic of discussion will be the preparation of the March European Council, which will address, inter alia, developments in Ukraine, competitiveness, single market and economic issues, as well as specific aspects relating to the energy sector. Ministers will also focus on EU-UK relations, while the annual dialogue on the rule of law will continue with a country-by-country exchange of views, with ministers focusing on key developments in Slovakia, Finland, Belgium, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic.
During his presence in Brussels, the Foreign Minister will hold separate meetings with Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi, Commissioner for Cohesion Elisa Ferreira and Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakidou. Dr Kombos will also have a formal meeting with the President of the European Parliament, Ms Roberta Metsola, and will hold a joint meeting with Cypriot MEPs.
The Foreign Minister returns to Cyprus on Wednesday, 22 March.
(MF/EP)
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