Brussels: Europe and the Arabs

The President of the European Union, Charles Michel, sent a letter of invitation to the leaders of the member states to attend the summit, which begins Thursday in Brussels and will last for two days. Discussions are expected to focus on the developments of the Russian war on Ukrainian soil and the file of international relations.
According to what was stated in the invitation letter published by the federal institutions in Brussels, and we received a copy of it, the meeting of the leaders at noon on the first day will be preceded by a lunch with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, to exchange views with him on global and European security issues.
"The Russian war in Ukraine continues unabated. Our unwavering unity stands in contrast to the division in Russia demonstrated by the events of this weekend. The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam earlier this month is one of the greatest man-made disasters of our time. In addition to the tragic consequences that we have already witnessed, it also threatens the largest nuclear power plant in Europe. More than ever in these circumstances, we will reaffirm our commitment to support Ukraine for as long as possible, including through sustained financial and military assistance. We must also discuss How to intensify international support for the Ukrainian peace formula.
Last year at Versailles, we decided to take greater responsibility for our own security and defense in Europe. Now is the time to take stock of our position and discuss how we can accelerate our work to meet our commitments.
In the speech, the President of the Council of the European Union added, "We will also exchange views on our economic situation. I would like us to assess the progress made in increasing our competitiveness, strengthening our economic base, strengthening our economic security and resilience, and thinking about further measures that may be required."
On the file of illegal immigration, Michel said, "The recent tragic shipwreck in the Mediterranean, and the loss of many lives, is a stark reminder of our need to continue to work relentlessly in the face of the European immigration challenges we face. After the report of the Presidency of the Council and the Commission, we will review the immigration situation and progress." Made in the implementation of our conclusions in February.
Regarding China, we will provide more guidance after our discussion in October and the discussion the foreign ministers had in May. This will be an opportunity to reaffirm our broad and unified stance on China. adding "
Many other foreign policy items deserve our attention, in particular the upcoming summit between the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, our relations with our partners in the southern neighborhood and developments in the Western Balkans.