Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides will leave on Sunday for Brussels, where he will participate in the work of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on Monday, February 20.
The Foreign Ministers' discussions will focus on developments in Ukraine following the Russian invasion and the assessment of the EU's coordinated response. The main part of this session will take place in the presence of the Foreign Minister of Ukraine, Mr. Dmytro Kuleba. Afterwards, during a working lunch, Ministers will exchange views with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Moldova, Mr Nicu Popescu, on the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Moldova. Finally, the Council will conclude with an exchange of views on developments in Afghanistan as well as on EU policies in the fields of Climate and Energy Diplomacy. At the end of the Council, Mr. Kasoulides will participate in a special ceremony to be held at the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Cyprus, organized by the AHEPA Brussels Hellenic Hellenic Committee, during which he will be honoured for his long-standing contribution to Cyprus and Hellenism.
On Tuesday, 21 February, Mr. Kasoulides will participate in the work of the EU General Affairs Council, which will focus on the preparation of the March European Council. The main topics of the EU Heads of State and Government meeting are expected to include developments in Ukraine, competitiveness, single market and economic issues, as well as specific aspects related to the energy sector.
Mr. Kasoulides will return to Cyprus on Wednesday, 22 February.
(MHF/IC)
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