Budrys in Luxembourg: the crisis in the Middle East cannot reduce strategic attention to UkraineActivities of the Minister of Foreign AffairsEuropean UnionMultilateral[...]

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On 21 April, in Luxembourg, the head of Lithuania's diplomacy, who participated in the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council, emphasized that in the context of the Middle East crisis, the EU must maintain an active political role, contribute to reducing tensions, and at the same time ensure that humanitarian aid reaches civilians immediately, safely, and without obstacles.

On 21 April, in Luxembourg, the head of Lithuania's diplomacy, who participated in the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council, emphasized that in the context of the Middle East crisis, the EU must maintain an active political role, contribute to reducing tensions, and at the same time ensure that humanitarian aid reaches civilians immediately, safely, and without obstacles.

"The European Union must remain an active political actor in the Middle East - to reduce tension, ensure immediate humanitarian assistance for civilians, and at the same time create conditions for a sustainable long-term solution through dialogue. Also, the EU's role in the Middle East cannot mean diminished strategic attention to reducing Russia's aggression against Ukraine. Both crises require a consistent and principled European response," said Budrys.

Lithuania remains concerned about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and settler violence in the West Bank. We urge the continuation of the EU dialogue with the USA, Israel, Palestine, and Arab countries regarding the possible EU role in the Gaza peace process. The Minister expressed the expectation that the next stage of the peace plan will be implemented - the demilitarization and deradicalization of the Gaza Strip.

On the sidelines of the Council, Ministers had lunch with the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Nawaf Salam. Budrys welcomed Lebanon's efforts to seek dialogue with Israel and the USA. The Minister also expressed concern about the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Lebanon and informed that Lithuania plans to allocate 50 thousand euros to address Lebanon's humanitarian crisis.

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