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President Zelenskyy's signature on the law restoring NABU & SAPO independence is a welcome step.

Ukraine’s rule of law and anti-corruption reforms should continue. They remain essential for Ukraine’s progress on the European path.

The EU will continue to support these efforts.

We have deal 🇪🇺🇺🇸

Together, the EU and the US are a market of 800 million people.
 
And nearly 44 percent of global GDP.

It’s the biggest trade deal ever ↓

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Ukraine can count on our support to deliver progress on its European path.

Good conversation with President Zelenskyy.

Ukraine has already achieved a lot on its European path.

It must build on these solid foundations and preserve independent anti-corruption bodies, which are cornerstones of Ukraine’s rule of law. ↓

Following a good call with President Trump, we have agreed to meet in Scotland on Sunday to discuss transatlantic trade relations, and how we can keep them strong.

The EU stands with Cyprus as it fights major wildfires.

We have urgently mobilised support via our Civil Protection Mechanism.

This summer, nearly 670 firefighters from 14 countries and a #rescEU fleet of 22 planes and 4 helicopters are deployed to countries in need.

Both Europe and China are committed to multilateralism and the UN Charter.

So we raised the crucial issue of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

We asked China to use its influence to bring Russia to accept a ceasefire, enter peace talks and put an end to the bloodshed.

Today’s Summit was the opportunity to work toward concrete progress in key areas of our bilateral relationship.

While also clearly explaining our concerns.

We remain committed to frank, respectful and open dialogue with China.

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The EU-China cooperation on climate can set a global benchmark.

So our joint press statement is an important step forward.

We will work together to make COP30 a success.

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Dear Premier Li, Europe believes in the power of free trade to drive prosperity.

But it has to be fair.

So we need to address market access, overcapacity and export control.

Rebalancing is also in the interest of stronger 🇪🇺🇨🇳 relations.

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Thank you, President Xi, for hosting us in Beijing.

Europe and China are global economic heavyweights.

Our relationship matters globally, and it must work for both sides, for our people and our businesses.

Let’s shape that future together.

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Touchdown in Beijing, as we mark 50 years of ties between Europe and China.

This Summit is the opportunity to both advance and rebalance our relationship.

I’m convinced there can be a mutually beneficial cooperation.

One that can define the next 50 years of our relations.

We want to put our Security & Defence Partnership fully into action.

Next year, we will launch the first EU-Japan Defence Industrial Dialogue.

Together we can reduce dependencies.

And build stronger defence ecosystems, grounded in mutual trust.

Today we are launching our 🇪🇺🇯🇵 Competitiveness Alliance:

• Increased trade between us

• Strengthened economic security, with robust rare earths supply chains

• Accelerated work on innovation, clean tech and digital

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Europe and Japan are close partners and trusted friends.

We share values: fairness, openness, and respect for rules.

Together, we have the scale not only to defend our interests, but to shape global outcomes.

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It is time to build a new form of freedom and independence for the 21st century.

For this, partners like Europe and Japan must come closer together.

Not only to build our own independence.

But to strengthen each others’ ↓

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Civilians in Gaza have suffered too much, for too long. It must stop now.

Israel must deliver on its pledges.

Civilians cannot be targets. Never.

The images from Gaza are unbearable.

The EU reiterates its call for the free, safe and swift flow of humanitarian aid.

And for the full respect of international and humanitarian law.

At the Osaka World Expo, I was so impressed by the Japanese pavilion.

Its wooden elegance offers a sense of serenity and safety.

For me, it captures the essence of the 🇪🇺🇯🇵 partnership perfectly.

Calm, resilient and deeply rooted.

And this is so valuable in a turbulent world.

Touchdown in Osaka!

The 🇪🇺🇯🇵 Summit tomorrow is timely.

The world is changing rapidly.

For partners like us, it means becoming even closer to face the realities of our time.

And shape a world that reflects our values:

Open economies. Secure societies. And fair rules.

The pressure is on.

It will stay on until Putin ends this war.

Thank you to the Danish presidency for this first success.

I welcome the agreement on our 18th sanctions package against Russia.
 
We are striking at the heart of Russia's war machine.

Targeting its banking, energy and military-industrial sectors and including a new dynamic oil price cap.

As the ice is melting, a new reality is emerging in the Arctic.

With increased economic activity and strategic presence in the region.

Europe must adapt to this new reality.

So we will review our Arctic Strategy, to ensure it is fit for the challenges of our time.

We are launching talks on a Security and Defence Partnership with Iceland.

We will cooperate more closely on hybrid threat response, civil protection and secure communications.

→ europa.eu/!NkjqFw

Thank you, Kristrún Frostadóttir, for this memorable visit to Iceland.

As a country with a unique geostrategic position, Iceland has an exemplary approach to security and foresight.

This is how preparedness in action looks like.

Europe has much to learn from Iceland.

A great day for science and partnership!

The Republic of Korea joins Horizon Europe.

The largest innovation programme in the world, which we propose to double in the next EU budget.

Together, we’ll drive cutting-edge research, from digital to clean tech.

→ europa.eu/!QFHCnC

EU has an important role to play.

We stand ready to actively contribute and step up its efforts to support the UN led process, including through the active engagement of its Special Envoy, Johannes Hahn.

The EU remains steadfastly committed to the reunification of Cyprus, fully in line with UN Security Council resolutions and principles, values and legislation of the EU.

We strongly support the efforts of the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy to resume negotiations. ↓

Dear Yulia Svyrydenko, congratulations on your appointment as Ukraine’s Prime Minister.

We stand fully behind you as you fight for Ukraine’s survival and work for your country’s recovery and EU future.

Дякую, Denys Shmyhal. Best wishes for your key new role as Defence Minister.