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What are the key factors shaping the EU's approach to the Indo-Pacific amid growing rivalry between China and the United States?

Join Gulshan Sachdeva, Giulia Tercovich and Gunnar Wiegand for insights in a panel moderated by Gustavo Müller👇

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Warmly welcome the appointment by the UNSG of Julie Bishop as UN 🇺🇳Special Envoy on Myanmar. Look forward to her leadership and to working closely together to restore democracy and stability in Myanmar

NATO’s 75th … a Foreign Ministers’ meeting … and what needs to happen next

My thoughts go out to the people in #Taiwan struck by a devastating #earthquake yesterday. I wish a speedy recovery to those injured and affected. I applaud the search and rescue crews for their relentless efforts, including their comprehensive support for affected 🇩🇪 citizens.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Ms. Astrid Schomaker as the Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

We congratulate Ms. Schomaker and welcome her in her new role.

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“The Indo-Pacific is part of the solution to Europe. If we want to ensure a rules-based order, we need the cooperation of our Indo-Pacific partners”

🗞️ Read the exclusive interview with EU Special Envoy for the #IndoPacific Richard Tibbels in The @Straits_Times. 🇸🇬

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#DontBeDeceived by the Kremlin's siren songs of peace. While #disinformation narratives claiming Russia wants peace abound, in fact, for Putin, war has become an almost existential necessity. Read more 👇
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US ratification of the Law of the Sea Convention is long overdue. The benefits clearly outweigh the costs, and the costs of remaining outside the Convention are growing. ft.com/content/0e550c… via @ft

We are proud to welcome esteemed European government ministers as #BrusselsForum2024 speakers:

🇪🇸 José Manuel Albares, Foreign Affairs, Spain
🇧🇪 Hadja Lahbib, Foreign Affairs, Belgium
🇵🇱 Radek Sikorski, Foreign Affairs, Poland
🇱🇻 Andris Spruds, Defense, Latvia

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Saying good-bye to H.E. Ambassador FU Cong who is leaving his station in Brussels.

Thank you very much for your constructive cooperation and contribution to strengthening EU - China relations!
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🇪🇺🇳🇿 The EU-NZ FTA is on a roll towards the try line. Today the NZ government completed its ratification process. Entry into force on 1 May. Many thanks to Minister Todd McClay and team!

I welcome the adoption of today’s #UNSC Res 2728 on #Gaza .

It demands an immediate ceasefire during Ramadan, leading to a lasting one, unconditional release of all hostages & emphasises the need to expand flow of aid & protect civilians

It needs an urgent implementation by all

Confiscation of occupied land violates the international law.
The EU will not recognise changes to the 1967 borders, including in Jerusalem, unless agreed by the parties.
Such illegal actions only serve to fuel tensions & undermine Israel’s security, which the EU is committed to.

Arrived in beautiful #Fiji for a two-day official mission. Warm welcome by 🇩🇪 Ambassador German Embassy Suva to 🇫🇯. Looking forward to engaging discussions, strengthening the ties between Germany and the #Pacific region. 🇩🇪🌏🇫🇯 #IndoPacific #GermanyInFiji

Philippines: 🇪🇺is deeply concerned by the incidents in the South China Sea. The repeated dangerous manoeuvres from 🇨🇳 Coast Guard & Maritime Militia against 🇵🇭 vessels constitute a dangerous provocation & threaten security in the region and beyond. eeas.europa.eu/eeas/philippin…

Philippines: Statement by the Spokesperson on provocative actions in the South China Sea | EEAS europa.eu/!YyXDBW

Action under the EU's Indo-Pacific Strategy - as presented by Special Envoy Richard Tibbels in Australia youtu.be/nfUGgVkxSsQ?si… via YouTube

European defence and, in particular, Europe's defence industry need a bold leap forward. We must invest more and above all together as Europeans.

My Op Ed with Commissioner Thierry Breton ahead of this week's EUCO debate

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Die europäische Verteidigung und insbesondere unsere Verteidigungsindustrie benötigen dringend einen mutigen Sprung nach vorne. Es ist Zeit, als Europäer zu handeln und gemeinsam mehr zu investieren. Mein Beitrag in WELT mit Kommissar Thierry Breton

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Der Handel zwischen Russland und China bricht gerade alle Rekorde. Für Moskau sind die 🇷🇺🇨🇳Beziehungen überlebenswichtig geworden. Aber nicht alles in der 'grenzenlosen Partnerschaft' läuft gut. Mehr dazu in meiner neuen Studie:
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