FM Kasoulides in Brussels for EU’s FAC, GAC

International Minister Ioannis Kasoulides is in Brussels for the EU’s International Affairs Council (FAC) and Normal Affairs Council (GAC) on Monday and Tuesday, based on an official announcement.

The agenda of the FAC on Monday contains an replace on Syria and Libya, developments in Jap Europe in addition to different regional and worldwide present affairs.

Previous to the FAC assembly, International Minister Kasoulides hosted a working breakfast for his counterparts with the participation of the International Minister of Kuwait, sheikh Ahmed Al-Mohammed Al-Sabah.

The ministers exchanged views on regional challenges, EU – Kuwait relations and the improved cooperation between the EU and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), forward of the upcoming EU – GCC ministerial summit in February.

On Tuesday, Minister Kasoulides will take part within the assembly of the GAC. Through the assembly the French Presidency of the Council of the EU is predicted to current its priorities for the following six months.

The agenda additionally contains the EU’s efforts to strengthen democracy and shield electoral processes, the Convention on the Way forward for Europe, coordination relating to the dealing with of the pandemic in addition to the most recent improvement in EU – UK relations.

The International Minister may also have a collection of bilateral conferences with the EU’s Excessive Consultant Josep Borrell, Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and Well being Commissioner Stella Kyriakides. Kasoulides will return to Cyprus on Wednesday.

(CNA)