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Canada and Europe are united in our values of pluralism, the rule of law, and democracy. On Europe Day, we’re building on that foundation to forge new strategic partnerships, deepen our trade, and stand steadfast with Ukraine. In a more uncertain world, Canada and Europe are creating greater certainty, security, and prosperity on both sides of the Atlantic.

La libertà, i diritti, la democrazia, il welfare, la pace. Teniamocela stretta, l’Europa. #EuropeDay 🇪🇺🇮🇹

#Colombia: The EU condemns the terrorist attacks in Cauca. Our thoughts go out to the families of the victims, many of them children. The EU will strengthen its partnership with Colombia to improve security, address the root causes of the conflict and protect human rights.

The international order is under pressure. When rules are ignored or applied selectively, they lose their force. Strengthening multilateralism means upholding international law, ensuring accountability and acting together to protect peace. Read the statement by the HR/VP @kajakallas on the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace: link.europa.eu/b8XT3y

في كلمتي اليوم أمام وزراء خارجية الاتحاد الأوروبي في اللوكسمبورغ أكدت: "إن خيار الدبلوماسية ليس علامة ضعف، بل هو تعبير عن مسؤولية وطنية تهدف الى عدم ترك أي مسار غير مستكشف لاستعادة سيادة بلدنا وحماية شعبه. هدفنا ليس انخراطًا رمزيًا، بل على العكس، نحن مصممون على اغتنام هذه الفرصة للعمل نحو حل دائم. وتسعى حكومتي، من خلال هذا المسار الدبلوماسي، إلى إنهاء الاحتلال، وضمان الإفراج عن أسرانا، وتأمين عودة النازحين إلى منازلهم وقراهم. إضافةً إلى ذلك، فإن إرادتنا في تكريس احتكار الدولة للسلاح، ووضع حدٍ للتدخلات الإقليمية في شؤوننا الداخلية، يجب ألا تكون موضع تساؤل بعد اليوم." وختمت قائلاً: "إن حجم التحديات التي نواجهها هائل، ويستدعي تضامنًا دوليًا أكبر. ولبنان يحتاج اليوم إلى شركائه الأوروبيين أكثر من أي وقت مضى: أولًا: في مواصلة دعمنا لمواجهة الأزمة الإنسانية غير المسبوقة.
ثانيًا: في تعزيز دعم الجيش اللبناني وقوى الأمن الداخلي. فالمعادلة واضحة: كلما كان الجيش اللبناني اقوى، ضعفت الجهات المسلحة غير الشرعية.
ثالثًا: في دعم جهود التعافي وإعادة الإعمار، بوصفها حجر الأساس للاستقرار طويل الأمد في لبنان… وفي المنطقة عموما."

Da 2779 anni Roma illumina il mondo e ci rende orgogliosi. #NatalediRoma

The two-state solution remains the most viable path to a Middle East without war. Europe is the biggest supporter of the Palestinian people. Our meeting today focused on the next steps to support Gaza and the West Bank. My press remarks with @PalestinePMO and @EspenBarthEide ↓

The tragic plight of the #Rohingya continues — persecuted in their country, Myanmar, and living in hardship in Bangladesh and elsewhere, without any solution in sight. The Rohingya and all people in Myanmar deserve better than being so utterly neglected by the rest of the world.

The breakdown of international law is evident in today’s two preeminent global crises — Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and the war in the Middle East. A new world is now in the making, characterised by competition and coercive power politics; a world order dominated by a handful of military powers who aim to establish spheres of influence. This is why the EU’s support for the UN now is more vital than ever. My statement at the @UN Security Council ↓

🔥 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐀 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐀, 𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐋𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐀 𝐃𝐈 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐈 Yeman trionfa in una delle più grandi maratone del mondo con il personale di 2h05:18, seconda prestazione italiana di sempre! #atleticaitaliana

Se volete essere più sereni... (e magari anche un filo più svegli) Ascoltate un po' meno il frastuono dei TG e dei social - quel jukebox impazzito che passa sempre la Stessa canzone... solo con titoli diversi. E aprite qualche libro in più. Sì, lo so... non vibra, non notifica, non urla "ULTIM'ORA!!!" ogni tre minuti. Però - strano a dirsi - fa pensare. E ogni tanto... fa pure capire. È meno rumoroso, ma molto più pericoloso. Leggere non vi renderà perfetti... ma almeno un po' meno telecomandati. E già quello, oggi, è rock. #pensierodelgiorno #vascolive

.@antonioguterres welcomes the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the United States and Iran. He expresses sincere appreciation for the efforts of Pakistan and other countries involved in facilitating the ceasefire. Full statement: un.org/sg/en/content/…

The U.S.–Iran agreement on a ceasefire is a step back from the brink after weeks of escalation. It creates a much-needed chance to tone down threats, stop missiles, restart shipping, and create space for diplomacy towards a lasting agreement. The Strait of Hormuz must be open for passage again. I spoke to Pakistani Foreign Minister @MIshaqDar50 and thanked him for securing this initial deal. The door to mediation must remain open, as the underlying causes of the war remain unresolved. The EU stands ready to support those efforts and is in touch with partners in the region. I will discuss this in Saudi Arabia today.

After five weeks of war in the Middle East, it is clear that only a diplomatic solution will settle its root causes. Any targeting of civilian infrastructure, namely energy facilities, is illegal and unacceptable. This applies to Russia’s war in Ukraine and it applies everywhere. The Iranian civilian population is the main victim of the Iranian regime. It would also be the main victim of a widening of the military campaign. As I stressed in my recent call with the President of Iran, @DrPezeshkian, the European Union urges Iran to immediately put an end to its attacks against countries in the region and to allow for the reestablishment of full freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Escalation will not achieve a ceasefire and peace. Only negotiations will, namely the ongoing efforts led by regional partners.

Joint statement to commemorate the victims of the mass atrocities in Bucha, Ukraine. Read more: link.europa.eu/VnYdVC

The decision by Israeli police to bar Jerusalem’s Latin Patriarch from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday constitutes a violation of religious freedom and long-standing protections governing holy sites. Freedom of worship in Jerusalem must be fully guaranteed, without exception, for all faiths. Jerusalem’s multi-religious character must be protected.

In my call today with President @Isaac_Herzog of Israel, I expressed the EU’s solidarity with the Israeli people in light of the daily attacks by Iran and Hezbollah. Such attacks must stop immediately. Amid the ongoing violence in the Middle East, I called for de-escalation and maximum restraint, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and full respect for international law by all parties. Only diplomacy can ensure a sustainable solution to Iran’s threats, including on the nuclear file. I also urge Israel to seize the moment for direct talks with Lebanon. Lebanese stability and territorial integrity must be preserved, and Israel must ensure the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. We also addressed the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which must urgently improve, as well as the need for Hamas’s disarmament. The situation in the West Bank is extremely worrying, and I urged action to address settler violence. There is an urgent need to de-escalate and end the violence, as well as to halt continued settlement expansion.

The approval of the Death Penalty Bill by the Israeli Parliament would be a grave step backward. The EU opposes capital punishment in all cases and under all circumstances. We encourage Israel to abide by its previous principled position. Read more: link.europa.eu/FFYKp3

The EU and Ghana have a strong, long-standing partnership. By signing a new Security and Defence Partnership we are taking it further. This is the first agreement of its kind with an African country. I am pleased to sign it today in Accra with @NJOAgyemang. It will allow us to work more closely on areas that matter to citizens both in Europe and Ghana, such as counterterrorism, conflict prevention, and cybersecurity.

❤️Oggi, #25marzo, #Venezia celebra il suo 1605° anniversario. 🌹Secondo la tradizione, proprio in questa data dell’anno 421 sarebbe stata fondata la città. ✨Da allora, Venezia è cresciuta diventando un simbolo di arte, cultura e ingegno, unica al mondo per la sua storia e la sua bellezza. 🎉Buon compleanno, Venezia!