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The ninth European Political Community summit is being held in Dublin on November 12. European leaders are discussing security, defense, energy cooperation and economic resilience, as well as Azerbaijan’s role in regional peace and connectivity, AnewZ reports.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attended the opening plenary session of the summit at the Dublin Convention Centre. He was welcomed by Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin.
Maia Sandu expresses interest in energy cooperation with Azerbaijan
Moldovan President Maia Sandu answered questions about relations with Azerbaijan, particularly energy security and political and economic cooperation. She said a meeting with Ilham Aliyev was planned and that her country was interested in energy cooperation with Azerbaijan.
“Energy remains a major challenge for all of us, particularly for Moldova,” Sandu said. She noted that her country had carried out significant reforms in recent years to diversify its energy supplies and reduce its dependence on Russia.
“We hope to have a good discussion today and find solutions,” the Moldovan president added.
Asked about the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Sandu said: “We want peace in all our countries and, of course, I welcome any discussion and effort that leads to peace.”
Alain Berset stresses importance of peace and accountability in Ukraine
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset stressed the importance of peace, stability and security in Europe, saying stronger cooperation, connectivity and democratic values were needed. He highlighted the Council of Europe’s role in bringing together its 46 member states at the summit and protecting a common legal space.
“To achieve peace and stability, I think we need to be strong, connected and secure,” Berset said.
Addressing the war in Ukraine, the secretary general stressed that lasting peace in Europe could not be achieved without justice and accountability: “There will be no security and stability in Europe without long-term and lasting peace in Ukraine. There can be no peace without justice, and no justice without accountability.”
Berset also highlighted ongoing efforts to establish accountability mechanisms. “Europe must rearm without disarming democracy or weakening our values. Because governments change, weapons remain, and only democracy can protect people from those in power,” he said.
