The importance of Egypt in the region was underlined by EU High Representative Josep Borrell in joint statements with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Sukri in Luxembourg. “Without you, the region would be in a much worse position,” Borrell said, adding that food security was a key issue for which there must be a commitment. The […]
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S. Soukri: Egypt’s relationship with the EU and its member states is strategic
Egypt considers the relationship with the EU and its member states a strategy, said Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Sukri in joint statements with EU High Representative Josep Borrell, attending the EU-Egypt Association Council in Luxembourg. At the same time, Mr. Soukri noted that Cairo has shown its credibility as an effective partner. “We look forward […]
Josep Borrell: Russia poses global famine risk by blocking Ukraine’s exports
Russia is putting the world at risk of starvation by blocking grain exports from Ukraine and restricting its own exports, European Union Foreign Minister Josep Borrell accused Moscow today. Threats to food security and a “battle of narratives” with Russia over the reality of sanctions imposed on Moscow will be the focus of EU foreign […]
Borrell: Russia needs to find other customers for oil
LAST UPDATE: 11.15 The EU plans to ban 90% of oil imports from Russia, EU High Representative Josep Borrell said at a European Council meeting. “We will buy 90% less,” Borel said. “The sixth package has been approved. Do not just think about the oil embargo, but also think about three other major non-swift banks. […]
Borrell appears optimistic about agreement on ban on Russian oil imports
EU member states will be able to agree on a new package of sanctions against Russia, which will include restrictions on Russian oil imports during the talks, European Union Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said today. “We have to decide unanimously. Discussions took place yesterday afternoon and will take place this morning and throughout the afternoon,” […]
EU: Additional military aid of € 500 million to Ukraine
An additional 500m euros in military aid to Ukraine has been announced by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, according to Reuters. At the same time, he appeared confident that an agreement could be reached in the coming days to impose an embargo on Russian oil. Regarding Iran, the head of European diplomacy estimated that […]
J. Borel: At the level of European foreign ministers, the debate on sanctions against Russia
If there is no agreement on the sixth package of sanctions against Russia by the next Council of Foreign Ministers on May 16, there will be a discussion at ministerial level, said EU High Representative Josep Borrell in response to a question from APE-MPE during the interview. after the conclusion of the Conference on the […]
Ukraine: Borrell supports seizure of Russian funds for post-war reconstruction
LAST UPDATE: 09.17 European Union governments should consider seizing foreign exchange reserves and other frozen Russian resources under their jurisdiction to cover the cost of rebuilding Ukraine after the war, the European Union (EU) diplomat has said. , Joseph Borel, during an interview with the Financial Times. The EU and the wider West have frozen […]
Borrell: The East Med study is expected to be completed despite US objections
The EU’s East Med study is expected to be finalized in order to reach a final decision, despite US objections, said Josep Borrell, the Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, in response to a question from its Vice President. EC, Eva Kailis. Asked if the East Med pipeline was in danger of […]
Borrell: “Sanctions on Russian gas are not for tomorrow, but for the day after tomorrow”
A meeting of European Union foreign ministers will take place next week if the bloc countries do not reach an agreement on an oil embargo against Russia by the weekend, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Friday. reports Reuters. The European Commission is proposing changes to the planned embargo on Russian oil in […]