Josep Borrell Fontelles @JosepBorrellF@respublicae.eu

EU and China have different visions on democracy, human rights, multilateralism. But this should not stop us from engaging with each other

China’s increasing assertiveness is to stay with us and we need a clear, steady and sustained strategy towards China
http://europa.eu/!RKGvHd

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Last week, the Black Sea Grain Initiative was extended.

This is good news, but only the withdrawal of Russian troops can enable Ukraine to produce the agricultural products that a world of 8 billion people urgently needs.

Read my new blog post: https://europa.eu/!gYjCDt

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This week, I visited #CentralAsia.
 
A region of growing strategic importance, looking to diversify partnerships.
 
Certainly, we should do a lot more together on #connectivity, energy and security.
 
Read my new blog post:

https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/central-asia%E2%80%99s-growing-importance-globally-and-eu_en

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Good to take stock with the five EU ambassadors in Central Asia.

The EU offers its extended hand to our Central Asian partners, to deepen our links, to expand and to work together, to ensure sustainable and green development & economic prosperity in the future.

#EU4CA

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RT @EUSec_Defence: An Agency ensuring #security & #safety of #EU & its citizens, that provides trustworthy analysis for informed decision-making?

Well, this is @SatCen

Read more👉https://www.satcen.europa.eu/News/satcen-celebrates-its-30th-anniversary-with-an-exhibition-and-roundtable-discussion

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In-depth discussion with President Mirziyoyev @president_uz this evening on bilateral EU-Uzbekistan agenda, and on situation along Uzbek - Afghan border. Shared EU’s concern over situation in Afghanistan.

We also raised repercussions of Russia’s aggression on #Ukraine.

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The concerns of our partners matter to the EU. We want to face the challenges together!

#EU4CA #CentralAsia

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RT @eu_eeas: “Samarkand used to be a "Gateway" between East & West. Today we are building connections under #GlobalGateway. When we build connections between our regions we connect people and invest in their future” HR/VP @JosepBorrellF remarks at Samarkand Conference
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/opening-remarks-high-representativevice-president-josep-borrell-eu-central-asia-connectivity_en

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Discussed with Minister Vepa Hajiyev of #Turkmenistan the importance of bilateral & regional cooperation and using transformative power of green and digital agenda to increase benefits for our regions.

We are committed to keep collaborating in reducing global methane emissions.

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With Foreign Minister Muhriddin @MOFA_Tajikistan, we agreed on the joint wish to deepening our bilateral relations, including on development of green agenda, connectivity, trade and on human rights

We concurred on importance of cooperation on common security challenges
#EU4CA

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Today, we launch two special #TeamEurope initiatives for Central Asia under #GlobalGateway

- on water, energy and climate change
- on digital connectivity.

With concrete projects and joint commitment, we will link our two regions.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1593511522940198912

It is possible and necessary to pursue green growth through sustainable connectivity. But it depends on the choices we make today and together.

With #GlobalGateway we offer a genuine and reliable partnership.

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Like our partners in Central Asia, we in Europe see need to advance our strategic autonomy. So that we can all choose freely how and with whom we connect.

Having connections and options is good. But excessive dependencies and the absence of choice can come at at a cost.

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Borders are scars of history. We need to overcome them through infrastructure & connections - the veins that allow us to bring life to our planet. Connecting people, bringing them closer.

With EU #GlobalGateway & #TeamEurope, we are committed to it in a concrete, sustainable way

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Ambitious #GlobalMethanePledge is key step to slow down global warming.

A global Initiative, co-covened by EU and the US, which delivers.
#CutMethane
#COP27
RT @eu_eeas: Methane Ministerial at #COP27 convened by EU & US leading the #GlobalMethanePledge marks unprecedented momentum to keep 1.5°C within reach.
Endorsements grown to 150 with many countries developing national action plans to #CutMethane ⤵
https://energy.ec.europa.e…

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Already more than 40% of investments in Central Asia come from the EU. We are also the region’s first trade partner - exceeding both China and Russia. A clear demonstration of the fact that the EU is a valuable & reliable partner.

We agreed to further explore this potential.

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Our annual EU - #CentralAsia ministerial meeting confirmed our strong commitment to work together.

We have big ambitions, and the interest to fill them with concrete content - for the benefit of stronger ties between our regions and for the benefit of our people.

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RT @eu_eeas: "Kazakhstan is an important and valuable partner of the EU and it is increasingly so. We share an interest to develop our cooperation even further.” HR/VP @JosepBorrellF after meeting with Kazakhstan President @TokayevKZ and MFA Mukhtar Tileuberdi @MFA_KZ
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/kazakhstan-remarks-high-representativevice-president-josep-borrell-joint-press-conference_en

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In my meeting with Uzbek Foreign Minister @VladimirNorov, I acknowledged Uzbekistan’s important role in enhancing regional cooperation in Central Asia

We share concerns on the situation in Afghanistan & discussed the role of multilateralism in the difficult geopolitical context.

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Visited the Rakhmdillik shelter for women & girls

The association has offered refuge & help in cooperation with EU-funded actions to over 1,000 survivors of violence, coming often from those closest to them

Defending the inalienable rights of women is not a choice, it is a duty

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