António Costa

President Zelenskyy’s signature on the law restoring NABU and 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.

Let’s build on this outcome by further strengthening the EU’s competitiveness and expanding our global trade network.

Determination and unity paved the way for a negotiated deal with the US - one that prioritizes cooperation, protects the EU’s core interests, and gives businesses the certainty they need.

I commend @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, @marossefcovic.bsky.social and the @ec.europa.eu work in stabilizing transatlantic trade.

The EU always prioritises open and constructive dialogue to find shared solutions. Dialogue and negotiation are in our DNA. That’s what we did today – in an open and frank manner.

Now it is time to put today’s discussions into action and to make further progress.

#EUChina summit

Together with President von der Leyen, I came to Beijing to address a range of issues directly with China’s President Xi and Premier Li.

25th EU-China summit - EU press release A joint EU press release was issued following the 25th EU-China summit in Beijing on 24 July 2025.

We do not always see eye to eye. Yet, we have a shared interest in pursuing constructive and stable relations that will benefit our people and contribute to stability in the world.

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EU and China have the shared responsibility to uphold the international rules-based order and to tackle global challenges. Even more so when the world is going through a period of global uncertainty.

Joint EU-China press statement on climate Joint EU-China statement on climate at the occasion of the EU-China summit in Beijing of 24 July 2025.

Tackling the global challenge of climate change is a shared priority for the EU and China.

Today’s agreement on a joint press statement on climate is an important message to the world on our commitment to the implementation of the Paris Agreement ahead of #COP30 ↓
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Thank you, Prime Minister Ishiba, for your hospitality and commitment.

I got to see our partnership through the different angles: innovation, culture, sustainability, security, trade, and economy.

And today, at the EU-Japan Summit, together with President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu we committed to strengthen this partnership even further.

This was evident during all my encounters in Osaka and Tokyo: from visiting the Osaka Expo 2025, Hitachi and the Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park to our big milestone, the 30th EU-Japan Summit.

It is always a pleasure to visit Japan.

Our 🇪🇺🇯🇵 partnership is not just strategic—it is based on shared principles and a common vision.

Our Security & Defence Partnership is a key pillar of our relationship.

And our new Competitiveness Alliance will strengthen our economic ties even further.

Opening remarks by President António Costa at the EU-Japan summit in Tokyo, Japan On 23 July 2025, European Council President António Costa was in Tokyo, Japan for the 30th EU-Japan summit. In his opening remarks at the start of the plenary session, he emphasised the importance of ...

Japan is the EU’s closest partner in the Indo-Pacific – a strong partnership built on shared values and common interests.

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Thank you, Prime Minister Ishiba, for the warm welcome in Tokyo and for hosting the 30th #EUJapan summit.

More than ever, the world needs our partnership. We are a model of cooperation promoting peace, democracy, and a rules-based international order. We will work to make it stronger.

Nothing to add. The situation in Gaza is intolerable.

The EU-Japan partnership is stronger than ever. 🇪🇺🇯🇵

Our 30th #EUJapan summit on 23 July will be an opportunity to deepen our cooperation even further. With a focus on:
▪️Security and defence
▪️ Trade and economic security
▪️ Support to multilateralism

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The EU stands ready to play its full role in the process.
🇪🇺🇨🇾 #Cyprus

The EU remains firmly committed to the reunification of Cyprus, in line with UNSC resolutions and EU principles.

I fully support the efforts of the United Nations and SG António Guterres to advance a negotiated settlement, and wish every success for today’s important meeting.

Closely following the latest developments in Syria.

I call on the Syrian authorities to protect all members of religious and ethnic minorities without distinction.

I welcome the current truce brokered by the US and regional partners, and urge all parties to deliver on their commitments.

With its next #MFF, the EU needs to be able to deliver on its long-term goals while remaining flexible to tackle current and future challenges. I look forward to my discussions with the EU-27 leaders in the coming months.

A budget is not just about numbers— it is the ultimate political decision, a choice about our future, and we need to approach this debate with an open mind and spirit of collective responsibility.

I welcome the presentation of the proposal on the EU long-term budget by the @ec.europa.eu, a step which will allow the Council to start working.

Very concerned by the Israeli strikes on Damascus today. Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity need to be respected.
I call on all parties to refrain from violence and to de-escalate.

During our meeting, President Prabowo Subianto and I committed to working closely to build a strategic partnership that reflects our shared goals and common values.

The European Union’s partnership with Indonesia has never been more important.

Today’s political agreement on trade is a key step in deepening ties and broadening cooperation between the EU and Indonesia which together represent a market of over 700 million people.

The EU remains firm, united and ready to protect our interests, in full support of President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and the Commission’s efforts to reach a fair agreement with the US.

Free and fair trade drives prosperity, creates jobs and strengthens supply chains.

Tariffs are taxes. They fuel inflation, create uncertainty and hinder economic growth. We will continue to build strong trade partnerships worldwide.

Rooted in shared interests in peace, prosperity and multilateralism, our collaboration has grown broader over the past 50 years.
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