EU to send representatives to Ukraine meeting in Abu Dhabi
European Commission spokesperson: internal-security specialists — some representing the Council — will attend; an informal European Council meeting in Dublin is also scheduled this week.
The European Union will have representatives at an upcoming meeting on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi later this week, the European Commission spokesperson confirmed.
According to the spokesperson, European specialists in the field of internal security will be travelling to Abu Dhabi; some of those experts will attend on behalf of the Council of the EU.
EU participation framed as protection of interests
The spokesperson said the meetings will also be an opportunity to discuss strengthening Ukraine and providing financial support to the country. “These meetings will make it possible to discuss strengthening Ukraine and financial support for the country. The EU decides on its security architecture itself, we are open to talks with concerned countries and therefore we will participate again in the meetings this week,” the European Commission spokesperson said.
Officials emphasised that EU participation in the peace-related talks is linked to protecting the Union's interests while remaining open to dialogue with relevant international partners.
Separately, the spokesperson noted that an informal European Council meeting in Dublin will also take place this week and will be dedicated to efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine.
Photo: press material from the event
