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Foreign Minister Liimets at the GAC: we look forward to the quick uptake of the EU digital green certificate
12. May 2021 - 10:40
Yesterday 11 May, Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets attended the General Affairs Council of the European Union in Brussels. The ministers discussed preparations for the 24-25 May European Council that will focus on COVID-19, climate policy and relations with Russia. At the General Affairs Council, the ministers discussed in detail the response to the spread of COVID-19, the organisation of the Conference on the Future of Europe and the European Union’s enlargement policy.
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Foreign Minister Liimets at the meeting of EU foreign ministers: European countries support finding common ground on various issues
11. May 2021 - 11:10
Yesterday 10 May, Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets attended the meeting of European Union foreign affairs ministers in Brussels.
The Foreign Affairs Council covered topics such as a the next steps in the cooperation between the European Union and the United States ahead of the EU-US summit in June, and enhancing the partnership with the Western Balkans in view of the EU enlargement process. The ministers also discussed the situation in Afghanistan, developments with Russia, Belarus, the Iran nuclear deal and the global health situation.
Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets attends the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels
10. May 2021 - 10:56
Today 10 May and tomorrow 11 May, Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets is in Brussels to attend meetings of the Foreign Affairs Council and the General Affairs Council.
At today’s meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, the foreign affairs ministers of the EU will focus on advancing relations between the European Union and the United States and developments in the Western Balkans. Other topics include the peace process in Afghanistan, negotiations on the Iran nuclear agreement, and Russia and Belarus. The meeting is chaired by the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. Today, Baltic and Benelux foreign affairs ministers will also have a joint breakfast and the EU ministers will have an informal video meeting with US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry.
Liimets: on Europe Day, we celebrate our accomplishments and look to the future
10. May 2021 - 14:40
Yesterday 9 May, Europe Day was celebrated. Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets underlined that the chance to celebrate this day for 17 years as a member of the European Union was a great privilege. In addition to looking back, now is also the time to look to the future.
“Today, as we celebrate Europe Day, we can also take joy in the increased economic prosperity of Estonia, the improved well-being of our people, the development of everyday live and our increased international influence,” Liimets said. “The strength of the European Union has been tested repeatedly – including during this past year –, however, our determination to support each other and find common solutions has endured. This year, the meaning of Europe Day gains depth as we aim to look a bit further ahead to the future.”