Arrived in #Uzbekistan to co-chair the EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting today and co-host the EU - Central Asia Connectivity Conference tomorrow with Minister @VladimirNorov in Samarkand.
Once upon a time, Samarkand was a #GlobalGateway - now it is coming back.
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Wrapping up my visit to Kazakhstan meeting with the engaged and dedicated @EUinKazakhstan staff, who maintain our good partnership with Kazakhstan on a daily basis.
Thank you for your work!
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Glad to mark 30 years of EU-Kazakhstan diplomatic relations with President @TokayevKZ, which we agreed to deepen further.
We support efforts to make Kazakhstan more inclusive, democratic and open through an ambitious reform agenda.
Committed to security & peace in our regions.
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Started my day in Astana meeting civil society representatives to discuss the human rights situation. An independent investigation of the January events would contribute to ensuring much needed accountability.
I commend the proactivity & commitment of civil society in Kazakhstan
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In Kazakhstan for my first official visit.
With Minister Tileuberdi, we confirmed our commitment to deepen political dialogue & cooperation and work on joint opportunities - such as trade, energy & green agenda
Developing partnerships in challenging times makes us stronger.
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I am visiting #CentralAsia to deepen EU cooperation with a crucial region at moment of major geo-political change.
Sustainable connectivity is high on our common agenda.
Read my op-ed on the potential of this partnership and our future priorities:
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1592913695969091584
For years, we have tried to help find a political solution to the Venezuelan crisis. Now, the time finally seems ripe for a deal. My new blog post after last week’s meeting on #Venezuela in Paris:
https://europa.eu/!gYkvd6
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RT @eu_eeas: "Ukraine remains our priority number one. We will sustain our transfers to the Ukrainian armed forces with the support of the European Peace facility and we officially launched the EU Military Assistance Mission for Ukraine" HR/VP @JosepBorrellF remarks following #FAC Defence
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RT @eu_eeas: HR/VP @JosepBorrellF after Foreign Affairs Council on EU approach to Russia, based on strong unity and summarised in six points.
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/foreign-affairs-council-defence-press-remarks-high-representative-josep-borrell-after-meeting_en
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Discussed bilateral and regional issues with Foreign Minister Kulubaev. @MFA_Kyrgyzstan
Looking forward to the signature of the Enhanced Partnership & Cooperation Agreement between the EU and Kyrgyzstan. The EU supports efforts to step up regional cooperation in Central Asia.
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RT @eu_eeas: “We are living in a situation in which the security landscape of Europe is changing. We have to enhance and increase our Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).”
HR/VP @JosepBorrellF ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council (Defence).
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/foreign-affairs-council-defence-remarks-high-representative-josep-borrell-press-upon-arrival_en
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The EU’s newly launched CSDP mission #EUMAM Ukraine will enhance the military capability of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in their defence of their country against Russia’s war of aggression.
Military training will now start under the EU flag.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1592476200592502784
Today, we assessed the EU defence landscape based on @EUDefenceAgency Coordinated Annual Review of Defence
With war back in Europe, we must move towards building a fully capable #EUdefence
The significant growth of defence spending up to €216bn is a key step in this direction
RT @EUDefenceAgency: EU Defence Review Calls for Greater European Cooperation to Match Defence Spending Increases
CARD finds that recent increases in de…
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We salute the bravery of the Iranian women, who continue demanding basic respect of their fundamental rights.
Today, the Council adopted further restrictive measures on those responsible, listing 29 persons and three entities.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1592279709832089601
Briefed EU Foreign Ministers on the latest on the Belgrade - Pristina Dialogue
We are facing the most serious crisis since 2013. Both parties need to find a way forward to lower tensions
From partners aspiring to a European future, we expect readiness to find European solutions
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1592276018643206145
The European Union stands with Ukraine, until Ukraine’s victory, under Ukrainian parameters.
Until then, we stay united in our support.
Today, we launched the EU Military Assistance Mission to Ukraine.
Full remarks after the Foreign Affairs Council: https://europa.eu/!Wy3Bxm
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RT @eu_eeas: Ahead of today’s Foreign Affairs Council, HR/VP @JosepBorrellF touches on key points on the agenda.
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Tackling #methane emissions is key in our fight against climate change.
Methane Alert and Response System launched today at #COP27 by UNEP @MethaneData will reinforce our global efforts to slow climate change and #CutMethane
With EU funding and by using EU satellite imaging.
RT @Energy4Europe: UNEP @MethaneData announced the Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) today at #COP27.
MARS benefits from #EUfunding and is a new sa…
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1591135268547006488
Intense discussions today with @albinkurti and @predsednikrs in Paris on EU-facilitated Dialogue & way forward.
Underlined the need to respect all Dialogue commitments.
Ensuring peace and stability on the ground at this critical moment is key.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1591083758496514049
Inevitable international competition prevents the global cooperation we badly need.
We have to avoid that the gap between North and South and East and West grows further.
The EU plays a constructive role to do just that, hand in hand with our partners around the world.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1591032021287305216
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