1. Statements by the HR/VP

   International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace: video message by the HR/VP Josep Borrell

   Check against delivery! Today, we celebrate the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. As we tackle the biggest global health crisis of our generation, the European Union reaffirms its longstanding commitment to international cooperation and to the rules-based international

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 24/04/2020

2. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Russia: Statement by the Spokesperson on threats against and the intimidation of journalists

   The European Union calls on the Russian authorities to condemn and investigate threats made by the Chechen government authorities against journalist Elena Milashina, and to ensure her safety. The EU condemns unequivocally all threats, verbal attacks or violence against journalists in pursuit of

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 24/04/2020

3. Press releases

   Belarus: High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell spoke to Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei

   On 21, April, High Representative/Vice-President Borrell held a phone call with the Foreign Minister of Belarus, Vladimir Makei, to discuss the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, the EU’s support to Belarus in light of this challenge, and the wider EU-Belarus agenda. High Representative

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 22/04/2020

4. Factsheets

   EU-Ukraine relations- factsheet

   Ukraine is a priority partner for the European Union (EU). The EU supports Ukraine in ensuring a stable, prosperous and democratic future for its citizens and is unwavering in its support for Ukraine’s independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty. The Association Agreement (AA), including its

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 17/04/2020

5. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Ukraine: Statement by the Spokesperson on the release and exchange of detainees

   On 16 April, following an agreement reached by the Trilateral Contact Group, a mutual release and exchange of detainees related to the conflict in eastern Ukraine took place. This is a welcome next step towards the implementation of one of the measures agreed at the Paris Normandy Format Summit of

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 16/04/2020

6. Factsheets

   EU-Armenia relations- factsheet

   Relations between the European Union and Armenia are based on the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA), a modern, ambitious Agreement, which was signed on 24 November 2017 in the margins of the Eastern Partnership Summit in Brussels and entered into provisional

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 20/03/2020

7. Factsheets

   Facts and figures about EU-Belarus relations

   For the past four years EU-Belarus cooperation has increased. EU assistance to Belarus has doubled to around €30 million annually. Visa Facilitation and Readmission Agreements were signed on 8 January 2020, and are expected to enter into force in the summer of 2020. Belarus has been participating

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 17/03/2020

8. Factsheets

   EU-Azerbaijan relations- factsheet

   The European Union’s relations with Azerbaijan are based on the EU-Azerbaijan Partnership and Cooperation Agreement in force since 1999. In February 2017, the EU and Azerbaijan began negotiations on a new framework agreement designed to enhance the political dialogue, trade and mutually beneficial

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 17/03/2020

9. Factsheets

   EU-Moldova relations- factsheet

   The Association Agreement including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area provides for stronger political association and economic integration between the EU and the Republic of Moldova (Moldova) and has created constantly growing trade between the partners. The EU’s assistance has been providing

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 16/03/2020

10. Factsheets

    EU-Georgia relations- factsheet

    The European Union and Georgia enjoy an excellent relationship. Relations are based on the EU Georgia Association Agreement including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), which entered into force in July 2016 and strives for political association and economic integration.

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 16/03/2020

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