Participated in the EU Foreign Affairs Council
“With unity we are ready to defend European interests if it is needed,” the Deputy Foreign Minister said Harris Theocharisshortly after the end of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on trade issues held in Brussels today.
“In a changing geostrategic environment, trade is not a mere tool, but an EU power power. It multiplies our position in the world and allows the European economy to increase the competitiveness of the European economy,” the Greek minister said.
He said that the current Council discussed the challenges in the partnership between the US and Europe, the dynamics of relations between China with the EU, as well as the other agreements in which the EU has been indulging in recent years.
“As far as our transatlantic alliance is concerned, it is the most important and Europe always gives priority to cooperation and not the confrontation,” H. Theocharis stressed, adding: “Nevertheless, we are ready to defend European interests if needed.”
In relation to China, H. Theocharis said that the EU’s priorities were discussed, while also looking forward to an EU-China summit in the coming weeks, which is expected to overcome the symbolism and will bring tangible results, referred to the RES.
Finally, the Greek minister referred to the many and “important agreements” of the EU trade, with yesterday’s political agreement between Indonesia and the EU. As he said, these agreements provide an “alternative” in relation to the supply of the European economy, but also in relation to its exports. “We believe that the power of the EU through this diverse and complex geostrategic environment in which we live will increase through the successful completion of these agreements,” he added.