Delegation of the European Union to Afghanistan

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Speech by EU Ambassador Andreas Von Brandt at Free Speech Hub conference 17 April 2021
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Dr. Abdullah Deputy Chairman of the High Council, Mr Saadati, Minister Taher Zohair, Deputy Minister Shewai Sharq, Members of Parliament, Distinguished Guests, Journalists and other members of the media community,
Coronavirus: Team Europe continues to deliver with more than €26 billion disbursed in support to partner countries in one year
One year ago today, the European Commission and the High Representative set out plans for a targeted EU response to support partner countries' efforts in tackling the Coronavirus pandemic combining resources from the EU, its Member States and European financial institutions, as ‘Team Europe&
EU solidarity with Afghanistan brings a piece of debt relief as the fight against COVID-19 continues
The ongoing pandemic has carried severe health, social and economic consequences around the world, including in Afghanistan. In many developing countries, debt levels were already high before the crisis and are now at risk of becoming unsustainable. Afghanistan has to cope with sharply declining
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Sounding the alarm against racism
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EU Ambassador Andreas Von Brandt’s Nowruz message
Nowruz Mubarak! Nowruz represents the first day of spring, the arrival of a new year and a spirit of hope. I share your hope for a prosperous Afghanistan, where every woman and man can live in peace. The European Union is a longstanding friend of the people of Afghanistan, and together with our
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1 YEAR OF TEAM EUROPE
Team Europe: One year on
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EU and Afghanistan for gender equality
EU and Afghanistan for gender equality
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10th anniversary of the European External Action Service
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European Peace Facility- Investing in Peace and Security
In a more challenging global environment, the EU needs to enhance its ability to prevent confl icts and strengthen international peace and security. With the new European Peace Facility (EPF), the EU is taking on more responsibility as a global security provider.
EU-Afghanistan relations, factsheet
The EU’s relationship with Afghanistan is guided by the 2017 EU Strategy for Afghanistan, aimed at strengthening the country’s institutions and economy. The 2017 Cooperation Agreement provides the basis for developing a mutually beneficial relationship in several areas such as: human rights, the
EU Asia Security
With European prosperity and Asian peace and security closely connected, the European Union has decided to strengthen its security cooperation in and with Asia. This is also in line with the steps taken by the EU in the past years to strengthen its role as a global security provider: Europe and Asia
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The European Union's Global Strategy: Three years on, moving forward
Editorial Sections: EEAS United Nations (UN) Common Foreign & Security Policy (CFSP) EU Global Strategy Regional policies Security, Defence & Crisis Response Counter-Terrorism Crisis Response Military and civilian missions and operations Multilateral Relations Human Rights & Democracy
EU Ambassador Speech at the 4th Annual EU Anti-Corruption Conference
Hon’ President, HE Mr Ashraf Ghani HE the First Lady, Ms Ghani Ambassadors, my dear colleagues of the diplomatic corps Hon´ministers, members of the parliament, of public institutions, Representatives of the civil society, the private sector and the media, Ladies and gentlemen,   A very good
EU Strategy on Afghanistan
Since 2001, the European Union (EU) and its Member States have partnered with Afghanistan and the wider international community in pursuit of a common strategic interest in combating extremism and terrorism while simultaneously working towards peace and development in the country. However, in
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Handover of "Dehkonkhona" border crossing point to the Afghan Border Police
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"A Window on the World"- Personal blog by HR/VP Josep Borrell
Languages: Français Español Deutsch Italiano Portuguese, International Campaign Description:  In European foreign policy, we are permanently confronted with conflicts in our neighbourhood, growing competition between rival powers, challenges to the multilateral system and our values, disputes over
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