Europe is asked not to see security from one side. War in the surrounding region, energy crisis, and economic pressure make the continent have to read the risks more broadly.
According to a report by Anadolu Agency quoted on Tuesday, May 5, the President of the European Council Antonio Costa said Europe needs a "360-degree vision" to face current security challenges.
The statement was made by Costa at a joint press conference with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin after the 8th European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, Armenia.
According to Costa, the geopolitical situation is now getting more complicated. Instability around Europe can no longer be considered far away. The impact can be felt directly on security, energy supply, and the economy.
"In the current geopolitical context, it is increasingly clear that our continent needs a 360-degree vision for its security," Costa said.
He said the meeting in Armenia, in the South Caucasus and close to the Middle East, was a stark reminder that wars around Europe have a direct impact on shared security.
Costa also stressed the importance of multilateral cooperation, the role of the United Nations, and compliance with international law.
He called the summit historic. One of the reasons is that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attended via video conference. For Costa, it shows that there is a space for diplomacy in the Caucasus region. "That means this summit will be forever remembered as a peace summit in the Caucasus, which came true thanks to courageous political choices and patient diplomatic efforts," Costa said, quoted by Anadolu.
According to Costa, long-term peace and stability must be supported by strong democratic institutions and closer economic cooperation between neighboring countries.
Regarding the war in Ukraine, Costa emphasized that the EU's support had not changed. Ukraine remains the top priority.
"The European Union will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes to achieve a sustainable, just and lasting peace, with full respect for Ukraine's territorial integrity," he said.
Costa also encouraged Ukraine's accession process to the European Union. The opening of the first negotiation cluster, he said, needs to be done "as soon as possible."
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