Josep Borrell Fontelles @JosepBorrellF@respublicae.eu

On Ukraine, we pay particular attention to steps to make Russia listen to reason
China has major responsibilities, and it will be difficult to maintain trust if China does not contribute to search for political solution, based on Russia's withdrawal from Ukrainian territory
(5/5)

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1646782439623106560

On Taiwan, EU position is consistent and clear and we remain fundamentally committed to our One China Policy.

Provocations that can only fuel mistrust must be avoided, and any attempt to change the status quo by force is unacceptable.
(4/5)

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1646782436670418945

Main point comes down to two fundamental questions: How do we see China? Under what conditions can we work together for common global good?

For establishing trust, we need to understand each other on major intl' issues and make progress towards peaceful conflict resolution
(3/5)

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1646782433361100800

The world has changed and so has China, and the time of the “mondialisation heureuse” is over.

If we want an international order where cooperation prevails over confrontation, everyone must fully exercise their responsibilities to ensure respect for international law.
(2/5)

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1646782430471135235

Our trade imbalance and deficit is continuously getting bigger, which is unsustainable and needs to be addressed.

We need transparency, reciprocity, and a level playing field. Call it increasing strategic autonomy or de-risking, it comes down to the same thing.
(1/5)
RT @JosepBorrellF: I was supposed to be in Beijing today to discuss EU-China relations, and regional and global issues, but had to cancel my visit.

Read my blog post with key messages I intended to …

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1646782427354865664

We are putting into practice first part of our historic initiative to deliver €1 billion worth of ammunition to #Ukraine.

Another clear demonstration of EU determination to supporting Ukraine’s legitimate right of self-defence against the brutal Russian aggressor.
#EUDefence
RT @EUCouncilPress: Ammunition for #Ukraine: 🇪🇺 @EUCouncil adopted a €1 billion assistance measure under the #EuropeanPeaceFacility for the reimbursement of ammunition donated to Ukraine 🇺🇦.…

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1646742496662175747

I was supposed to be in Beijing today to discuss EU-China relations, and regional and global issues, but had to cancel my visit.

Read my blog post with key messages I intended to convey on EU-China relations in the current geopolitical context:
http://europa.eu/!d3JRgC

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1646633166646525952

Deeply shocked by the brutal video of decapitation of a Ukrainian prisoner of war. It is a despicable breach of the Geneva Conventions. All perpetrators and accomplices of war crimes must be held to account.

We will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes!

#accountability

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1646260853698711553

I have tested positive for covid-19 and therefore unfortunately will need to postpone my visit to China.

I am feeling well and have no symptoms.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1646102661240946689

#Afghanistan: EU is appalled that the Taliban leadership now ban the Afghan women working for the @UN, who deliver lifesaving aid and services.

Yet another decision that violates human rights and puts many lives at risk.

My statement on behalf of the EU: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/04/07/afghanistan-statement-by-the-high-representative-on-behalf-of-the-european-union-on-taliban-banning-afghan-women-from-working-for-the-un/

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1644275237763129345

Today, we commemorate the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

We commend #Rwanda and its people for determination to stand up from the ashes, rebuild the country and reconcile.

Remember
Unite
Renew

#Kwibuka29

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1644243239887667200

Heureux de recevoir et d’échanger avec @IssoufouMhm sur la situation sécuritaire, politique et humanitaire du #Sahel.

Et d’envisager ensemble des pistes concrètes d’action pour relever les défis communs.
#AUEU

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1643720112220897281

The agreement they reached on the text on the declaration on missing persons during yesterday’s chief negotiators meeting is a first step.
We will endorse it at leaders level at the next high level meeting I will convene.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1643576986944565249

Serbia & Kosovo made a commitment on the Agreement on the path to normalisation&its annex. The EU expects both to honour all obligations from it &start implementing asap

The parties must avoid any escalations. Translation of their commitments into their European paths is ongoing

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1643576984809635843

At @NATO FM meeting, we welcome new member Finland. Now 22 of EU27 are members of the Alliance, bringing EU closer to NATO and making us stronger.

We will discuss war against Ukraine, other joint challenges w/ Indo-Pacific partner countries, and #China.

http://europa.eu/!wjryjV

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1643575276985614336

Good discussion with FM @NanaiaMahuta on EU-New Zealand relations, including signature of trade agreement in next months.

We will continue our coordinated solidarity with Ukraine, and further step up our cooperation in Indo-Pacific, in particular on climate change and security.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1643337805941153793

I discussed with Japan’s Foreign Minister Hayashi on global matters, our wide cooperation and joint contributions to the rules-based international order, and various regional matters.

The Strategic Partnership between the EU and Japan continues to grow.
@MofaJapan_en

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1643321261622276097

I warmly welcome the accession of #Finland to @NATO.

This historic step will strengthen the Alliance, reinforce European & Transatlantic security and contribute to further fostering our #EU-NATO strategic partnership.
RT @niinisto:

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1643252843703304195

We also co-chaired the EU-US Energy council

We have worked hand-in-hand over the past year to secure EU energy security & to stabilise global energy markets

We agreed to advance implementation of our Global Methan Pledge & launch a global initiative on energy efficiency #COP28

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1643237646179655680

Happy to welcome @SecBlinken in Brussels today. We had an important bilateral discussion on our joint resolve to continue supporting Ukraine, on #Ethiopia and CAR, the #MEPP and China ahead of my trip to Beijing next week.

Our transatlantic partnership is stronger than ever.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/JosepBorrellF/status/1643237636591452161