Von der Leyen: Freedom of navigation in the Black Sea must be restored and protected
Brussels, November 9 (Hibya) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Romania and Bulgaria to address growing security threats and attacks in the Black Sea region. Stating that she would discuss developments in the region with leaders, von der Leyen said, "We will discuss the situation on the ground and how Europe can strengthen its capacity to respond."
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Romania and Bulgaria to address growing security threats and attacks in the Black Sea region.
Von der Leyen said she had held a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of her visit and emphasized that freedom of navigation in the Black Sea must be restored and protected. Reiterating her support for Zelensky's call for a ceasefire covering food and energy infrastructure, von der Leyen stated, "Freedom of navigation in the Black Sea must be restored and protected."
Von der Leyen noted that the conversation also covered ongoing peace initiatives and the negotiations scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi this week. She announced that the European Union would participate in these talks alongside its partners.
Von der Leyen said she looked forward to meeting Zelensky in Dublin later this week and discussing the next steps toward peace with other leaders.
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