Minister Byrne in Brussels to attend EU Foreign Affairs Council
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- An t-eolas is déanaí: 15 Iúil 2025
Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, is in Brussels today (Tuesday 15 July) to attend a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers.
Minister Byrne will join EU Ministers to discuss the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East, and developments in Georgia.
On the Middle East, discussion will focus on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, and follow-up to the review of Israel’s compliance with Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
On the war in Ukraine, Minister Byrne and EU Ministers will discuss the EU response and support for Ukraine, in light of recent developments.
Ministers will also discuss how to respond to the ongoing deteriorating human rights situation in Georgia.
Speaking ahead of the meeting, Minister Byrne said:
“EU support for Ukraine, in the face of Russia’s ongoing aggression, must remain steadfast. The escalation in Russia’s brutal attacks on Kyiv, and cities across Ukraine, continue to demonstrate that Russia is not interested in peace.”
On the Middle East, Minister Byrne said:
“The humanitarian situation in Gaza is catastrophic. We urgently need to see humanitarian aid delivered at scale, into and throughout Gaza, and a ceasefire and hostage release deal reached. The situation in the West Bank continues to be deeply concerning. In Brussels today, I will join fellow EU Ministers to discuss the need for action, to improve the situation on the ground, and I will raise follow-up to the review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.”
Minister Byrne continued:
“We will also have an opportunity to discuss the situation in Georgia. The EU must send a clear message to the Georgian government that it is heading in the wrong direction.”
ENDS
Press Office
15 July 2025