The US-Iran ceasefire agreement is a relief, but uncertainty remains in the region.
In Riyadh, I met with FM Faisal bin Farhan and GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi to discuss how to move from the two-week truce to a more permanent peace.
We also discussed broader regional issues (1/2)
27 EU Ambassadors from #AsiaPacific including #ASEAN in Brussels for the EU Ambassadors' Conference planning action for the coming year with MD Erik Kurzweil on how we build stronger win-win partnerships in the region at this critical juncture in global politics
Keynote speech of HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social at the EU Ambassadors conference @eudiplomacy.bsky.social
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Keynote speech of
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We can build a foreign policy that makes us stronger at home.
More influential globally.
And a better partner to countries around the world.
That is a core pillar of European independence.
That protects our interests and advances our values.
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To seek peace in today’s world, Europe must be able to project power.
To deter, to counter, and to increase our influence.
Security must be our default mindset across all assets and policies.
This will be at the heart of our new European Security Strategy.
Trade is not just economics.
Almost 2/3 of global growth is happening outside of the US and China.
Vast parts of the world are looking for stability and trusted partners.
And this is our European offer.
We must continue to seize these opportunities, putting our interests front and centre.
On International Women’s Day, I pay tribute to girls and women everywhere who continue to fight oppression with relentless strength, with unbreakable courage.
This strength and courage live within all of us.
The power is in us.
Statement by the High Representative @kajakallas.bsky.social on behalf of the EU on the escalation between #Afghanistan and #Pakistan
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The Informal #COASI capitals meeting convened in Pafos under the @cy2026eu.bsky.social was chaired by the new ASIAPAC MD Erik Kurzweil & enabled a valuable exchange with the EU MS. Participants discussed the latest developments in #Asia & the #IndoPacific region, as well as forward planning.
Major outcomes of #EU #India Summit:
➡️ EU-India Free Trade Agreement
➡️ Security and Defence
➡️ Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda
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The European Union and India are committed to acting together as anchors of stability in an increasingly fragmented and multipolar world.
The 16th #EUIndia 🇪🇺🇮🇳 Summit delivered three major outcomes 👇
The EU-India #Security & #Defence partnership establishes comprehensive framework that will structure EU & #India’s dialogue & cooperation on security & defence, and deliver concrete results in areas such as maritime security, cyber & counter-terrorism.
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#EU HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of #Korea (RoK) Cho Hyun held the second EU-RoK Strategic Dialogue in Brussels on 22 January.
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Europe is ready to deliver on a powerful new agenda with India.
Today, the EU agreed to move forward with the signature of a new Security and Defence Partnership.
I look forward to signing it next week during the EU-India Summit in New Delhi.
My intervention in #EPlenary ↓
ASIAPAC received 8 new Junior Professionals from EU Member States ahead of their mission in one of our Delegations.
In #TeamEurope spirit @eudiplomacy.bsky.social gives every 2 years the opportunity to young aspirant diplomats to build up experience in the field.
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#ASIAPAC new MD Erik Kurzweil & EU Special Envoy Maria Castillo Fernandez met today with EU MS Special Envoys for the Indo-Pacific to discuss the outcome of the 2025 #IPMF and the way forward in this important region. Working together, we can strengthen EU’s presence & engagement in the region.
The President of the European Council @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu, António Costa, and the President of the European Commission, @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, will travel to #India to represent the EU in the 16th EU-India Summit, on 27 January. consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press…
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women @EU-ASIAPAC.bsky.social stands together calling for zero tolerance for violence against women and girls. Every women deserves safety and dignity
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4th EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum ( #EUIPMF )
“Building together a resilient, prosperous and secure future”
Read here the Chair’s Statement:
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Have you ever wondered what the role of an EU Special Envoy is? Ahead of the 4th #EUIPMF, we spoke with EU Special Envoy to the Indo-Pacific, Maria Castillo, who shared insights into her role and highlights what is at stake at the Forum.
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Ahead of the #EUIPMF #IndoPacific Ministerial Forum, #EU Special Envoy for the Indo-Pacific, Maria Castillo Fernandez, gave opening remarks at the FRS | Fondation pour la Recherche Stratégique conference “Evolving Landscape: (Re)Thinking Europe’s Security Role in the Indo-Pacific”
Congratulations #TimorLeste 🇹🇱
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Today’s agreement between Cambodia and Thailand is an important milestone for peace.
We commend President Trump and Malaysia as ASEAN Chair for their efforts in sealing the deal.
The EU is ready to support its implementation, including by facilitating de-mining in the border region.
Today, 24 October 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the UN Charter coming into force.
To commemorate this milestone, the EU, its Member States and the @pressoacps.bsky.social have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to the UN Charter.
Read the statement: link.europa.eu/FxWV3M
On 20 October EU Member States adopted the Council Conclusions on the new strategic EU-#India agenda, which will enhance #prosperity, #connectivity, #sustainability and #security on both sides and our partnership on global issues
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