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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ioannis Kasoulides, is leaving on Sunday for Brussels, where on Monday, February 20, he will participate in the EU Foreign Affairs Council.

The Foreign Ministers' discussions will focus on the developments in Ukraine following the Russian invasion and the assessment of the EU's coordinated response. The main part of this session will take place in the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Mr. Dmytro Kuleba. Afterwards, in the context of a working lunch, the Ministers will exchange views with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova, Mr. Nicu Popescu, with the effects the Russian invasion of Ukraine has had on Moldova being at the centre of the discussion. Finally, the Council’s proceedings will be completed with an exchange of views on developments in Afghanistan as well as EU policies in the areas of Climate and Energy Diplomacy.

Upon conclusion of the Council, Mr. Kasoulides will participate in a special ceremony that will take place at the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Cyprus, organized by the Hellenic Expatriates Committee AHEPA Brussels, during which he will be honoured for his many years of contribution to Cyprus and to Hellenism.

On Tuesday, February 21, Mr. Kasoulides will participate in the work of the EU General Affairs Council, which will focus on the preparation of the March European Council. Developments in Ukraine, issues of competitiveness, single market and economy, as well as individual aspects related to the energy sector, are expected to be the main questions on the agenda of the Summit of EU Heads of State and Government.

Mr. Kasoulides will return to Cyprus on Wednesday, February 22.

(MH)