Today’s EU–Southern Neighbourhood meeting feels historic. Israel and Palestine are around the table. And for the first time in 11 years, Syria is there too. My doorstep ↓

Today, we reached an agreement with Israel to expand humanitarian access to Gaza. This deal means more crossings open, aid and food trucks entering Gaza, repair of vital infrastructure and protection of aid workers. We count on Israel to implement every measure agreed Statement↓ europa.eu/!rgD48X

Today, we hosted the first ever EU–India Strategic Dialogue. This is a big step forward for our partnership — tackling issues such as maritime security, space and paving the way for deeper defence cooperation. Extract of my press conference with Dr. S. Jaishankar ↓

Spoke with Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi to stress EU support for diplomacy on the nuclear issue and regional de-escalation. I called on Iran to stop military support to Russia and raised concerns over detained EU citizens and human rights. EU-Iran ties hinge on progress in all areas.

The EU and its partners just pledged €5.8 billion for Syria and its neighbours. This will support Syria at a crucial time of transition and address the dire needs on the ground. This is a chance for the people of Syria to seize the moment and shape their own destiny.

Syria faces a colossal transition. There are inevitable challenges with this. Today, we are sending a message of collective support for a peaceful and inclusive transition. Extract from my opening remarks at the Brussels’ Conference on Syria ↓

I look forward to meeting with EU Foreign Ministers today. We will discuss Ukraine and the Middle East, with a focus on Syria and Gaza. My doorstep ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council ↓

The UN values and principles we adhered to eighty years ago remain the same. Our geopolitical context is changing, but you can count on the EU as the UN’s most reliable partner. Extract from my address at the United Nations Security Council ↓

In a world of challenges, we choose cooperation. At the G20 in Johannesburg, Europe stood as one – showing our strong commitment to work with like-minded partners. We can achieve so much when we move forward together.

The EU around the world must be the EU we want to see in the world: The antithesis to the autocratic axis forming today. Extract from my speech at the Conference of EU Ambassadors ↓

We meet with EU Foreign Ministers at a critical time today. On the agenda: Belarus, hybrid threats, Ukraine, Middle East, Syria. Extract from my doorstep ↓

Today, I am in Jordan to discuss the situation in Syria with Arab foreign ministers, along Türkiye, the US and other partners. We will explore ways to back an inclusive Syria-led transition. A transition that safeguards its sovereignty, security, and the rights of all its citizens.

I am grateful for your trust, European Parliament! The EU needs a strong voice in a fast-changing world – and together, we’ll make it heard. I am ready. Let’s get started!