Current and emerging security challenges will be the focus of the informal Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) taking place in Nicosia on 7-8 June, under Cyprus’ EU Presidency.
According to the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the informal Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) brings together Defence ministers of the European Union to discuss key priorities under the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).
‘Discussions will focus on current and emerging security challenges, with particular emphasis on defence readiness and coordinated EU responses in an evolving security environment’, it said.
According to the programme, on Monday, the Ministers, will, among other things, hold strategic discussions on EU defence support to Ukraine, with a particular focus on mobilising European Peace Facility (EPF) funds dedicated to military support for Ukraine.
Discussions will also focus on maritime security in light of the latest developments, with a particular focus on freedom of navigation, ongoing efforts to counter the Russian shadow fleet.
During a working lunch, they will exchange views on the European Security Strategy, with particular reference to developments in the evolving strategic context.