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3 July 2021
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Opinion: Josep Borrell argues for more engagement with the South Caucasus
3 July 2021
The EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, has called for more EU engagement with the South Caucasus. Writing on his blog on the website of the European External Action Service, Borrell said that there is a growing expectation on the side of EU member states and partners for the EU to take a more active role in addressing the conflicts in the Eastern neighbourhood. "We are ready to help rebuild not only physical roads and bridges, but also paths to reconciliation and peaceful co-existence," the High Representative said.
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Saudi Arabia launches its National Transport and Logistics Strategy
2 July 2021
On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia announced the launch of the country’s National Transport and Logistics Strategy. The comprehensive programme serves to make the Kingdom a global logistics hub connecting Africa, Asia and Europe, and improve all transport services as part of Saudi Vision 2030.
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EU and Central Asian states hold annual High-Level Political and Security Dialogue
1 July 2021
The eighth High-Level Political and Security Dialogue between the European Union and the countries of Central Asia - Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan - took place on Thursday (1 July) in the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, with the participation of Afghanistan as special guest. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss regional dynamics and advance region-to-region cooperation on a broad spectrum of issues, including border management, security and the promotion of sustainable connectivity.
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Slovenia takes over the EU presidency for the next six months
1 July 2021
Slovenia took over today (1 July) the six-month rotating presidency of the European Union. The country takes over the EU Presidency from Portugal. This is the second time Slovenia holds the EU presidency since it joined the European Union in 2004. It held the presidency the first time in 2008. The Presidency of the European Union changes every six months.