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Foreign Minister Dr.Constantinos Kombos participated in the work of the EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC), which took place today, Monday, 26 June 2023, in Luxembourg.
The Council discussed the latest developments in relation to Ukraine, following the Russian invasion, as well as the assessment of the EU's coordinated response. Ministers also exchanged views on EU-Latin America and Caribbean relations and adopted Conclusions on Digital Diplomacy. There was also a discussion on the situation in Tunisia and Somalia, developments in Armenia-Azerbaijan relations and the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue. In his intervention during the discussion, Dr. Kombos reiterated Cyprus' full solidarity and support to the Government and people of Ukraine. In this context, he condemned the recent attacks on civilian infrastructure, including the attack on the Kakhovka Dam. The EU stands by Ukraine and condemns in the strongest terms the ongoing Russian aggression, he underlined. The Foreign Minister then welcomed the adoption of the 11th package of restrictive measures, stressing in particular the need to take effective measures to counter circumvention of sanctions by third countries.
Foreign Ministers also had the opportunity to exchange views on a number of topical international issues. In his intervention on the situation in Tunisia, Dr. Kombos expressed his support for the efforts made by the European Union to revitalize EU-Tunisia relations, noting that the country has an important strategic interest for the EU. Regarding the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, the Minister reiterated the support of the Republic of Cyprus to the Dialogue.
Regarding Digital Diplomacy, the Foreign Ministers approved the Council Conclusions aimed at further strengthening the role of the Union in global digital affairs. In his intervention, the Minister stressed that Cyprus fully shares the view that the EU should intensify its efforts to play a leading role internationally in shaping the global digital agenda.
In the margins of the Council, the Minister met with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. During the meeting, the Foreign Minister had an in-depth exchange of views with Mr Borrell on the Cyprus problem and the more active involvement of the EU in efforts to resume negotiations for a UN-led solution to the problem. The two officials also discussed issues related to EU foreign policy, with particular emphasis on the current situation in Ukraine.
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