Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Jonatan Vseviov was on a visit to Paris on 23–24 March, where he
met with Martin Briens, Secretary General of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visit also included a meeting with Bertrand Buchwalter, adviser on Eastern affairs to French President Emmanuel Macron.
The discussions centred on European security and Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Secretary General Vseviov commended France for its consistent contribution to strengthening NATO’s eastern flank, including its participation in the NATO battlegroup in Estonia. They also discussed ways to further strengthen Europe’s defence capabilities and increase resilience to hybrid threats.
Speaking about Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, Vseviov emphasised that Europe’s support for Ukraine must remain unwavering. He noted the need to increase pressure on Russia through both political and economic measures, including sanctions, restrictions on shadow fleet activities, travel restrictions, and ensuring accountability, including through the special tribunal for the crime of aggression being established under the auspices of the Council of Europe.
The meetings also addressed the latest developments in the Middle East and bilateral relations.
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