1. Joint Statements

   Libya: Joint Statement by the Quartet

   At the invitation of the League of Arab States, the Sixth Meeting of the Libya Quartet was held on 20 April 2021 between the League of Arab States (LAS), the United Nations (UN), the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU). The Meeting was convened virtually and attended by the Secretary

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 20/04/2021

2. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Addressing the threat from chemical weapons use: Statement of the European Union at the 25th Conference of State Parties

   Statement delivered by H.E. Ambassador Marjolijn van Deelen, Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation   Mr Chairperson, I have asked to take the floor on behalf of the European Union (EU). The European Union reiterates its strong concerns that the Russian Federation has not reacted to

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 20/04/2021

3. Press releases

   EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta: new Operation Commander appointed

   Today, Vice Admiral José M. Núñez Torrente was appointed Operation Commander of EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta, starting on 21 April 2021. He takes command from Rear Admiral Eugenio Díaz del Río Jáudenes. Vice Admiral Jose M. Nunez Torrente is currently serving as Commander of the Spanish High

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 20/04/2021

4. Statements on behalf of the EU

   Statement of the European Union by H.E. Ambassador Marjolijn Van Deelen, Special Envoy for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation at the 25 Session of the Conference of States Parties

   Agenda item 9 (d) – Addressing the threat from chemical weapons use

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 20/04/2021

5. Press releases

   JCPOA: Chair's Statement following the meeting of the Joint Commission

   The Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) resumed its work in Vienna in a physical format this Tuesday. The Joint Commission is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the JCPOA. The Joint Commission was chaired, on behalf of EU High Representative Josep

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 20/04/2021

6. Speeches of the Ambassador

   Introductory remarks of the Ambassador Ambassador Dr. Christian Manahl on the occasion of the 2021 EU- Lesotho Article 8 Political Dialogue

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   Author: Press and information team of the Delegation to LESOTHO - Publication date: 20/04/2021

7. Press releases

   The European Commission and Austria secure COVID-19 vaccines for the Western Balkans

   The European Commission and Austria are announcing today the conclusion of agreements for the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines for the Western Balkans. The 651,000 BioNTech/Pfizer doses are funded by the European Commission and will be shared with the facilitation of Austria. The first delivery to all

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 20/04/2021

8. Press releases

   Palestine: High Representative Josep Borrell spoke with Foreign Minister Riyad Al Malki

   High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell, met with the Palestinian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Dr Riyad Al Malki in Brussels on Monday. They exchanged views on the upcoming Palestinian

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 19/04/2021

9. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Russia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the expulsion of Czech diplomats

   The European Union stands in full support and solidarity with the Czech Republic and deplores Russia’s response to expel 20 Czech diplomats. Russia’s decision follows the announcement by the Czech Republic on 17 April to expel 18 Russian embassy staff, based on reasonable suspicion about the

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 19/04/2021

10. Remarks

    Informal video conference of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers: Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell at the press conference

    Check against delivery! Good afternoon to all of you. It has been a long, intensive and very useful [Foreign Affairs] Council by video conference, once again. Due to the travel restrictions, the [Foreign Affairs] Ministers have decided to hold this meeting through the plasma. We had two important

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 19/04/2021

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