Dublin (Ireland), 12 Nov. (LaPresse) – European Council President Antonio Costa “was right to say that this is a collective effort. I would also like to stress that, although Europe must certainly come to the negotiating table with a coherent voice, this is not just about the European Union. Consider, for example, today’s meeting — chaired by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham — which was also attended by the Canadian Prime Minister, or the very strong support Norway has provided to Ukraine. We must therefore bear in mind a perspective that encompasses the entire European continent.” Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin said this at a press conference following the European Political Community meeting in Dublin. “At the same time, as was emphasised today,” he noted, “the issue is not only about who sits at the negotiating table, but also about the need for a clear and coherent vision: what should peace look like, and how can we ensure that it is sustainable in the long term? In this respect, I believe today’s meeting on Ukraine was extremely productive.”
Ukraine, Ireland: “EU envoy? The perspective must encompass the entire continent”
Dublin (Ireland), 12 Nov. (LaPresse) – European Council President Antonio Costa “was right to say that this is a collective effort. I would also like to stress that, although Europe must certainly come to the negotiating table with a coherent voice, this is not just about the European Union. Consider, for example, today’s meeting — chaired by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham — which was also attended by the Canadian Prime Minister, or the very strong support Norway has provided to Ukraine. We must therefore bear in mind a perspective that encompasses the entire European continent.” Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin said this at a press conference following the European Political Community meeting in Dublin. “At the same time, as was emphasised today,” he noted, “the issue is not only about who sits at the negotiating table, but also about the need for a clear and coherent vision: what should peace look like, and how can we ensure that it is sustainable in the long term? In this respect, I believe today’s meeting on Ukraine was extremely productive.”