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The Fifth European Political Community Summit was a meeting of the European Political Community held on 7 November 2024 in Hungary.
Aims
The invitation letter to the summit stated that:
"The leaders will discuss the main security challenges affecting Europe posed by ongoing conflicts, including Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and the current escalation in the Middle East. During the breakout sessions, they will also hold discussions on migration and economic security, as well as connectivity related issues such as energy, transport, IT and global trade."
Preparation
Hungary hosted the autumn summit of the European Political Community during its Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The date of the summit was announced by Charles Michel on 20 March 2024. An informal meeting of the European Council took place the following day.
The host for the preceding summit, the United Kingdom, had pledged to work with other EPC members to promote coherence across future EPC summits. To this end, the British ambassador in Budapest, Paul Fox, met with Hungarian Europe minister, János Bóka, on 25 March 2024. Following the fourth summit, a hosting quartet consisting of the United Kingdom, Hungary, Albania and Denmark was set up to further coordinate between summits.
Schedule and agenda
The summit is scheduled to take place on 7 November 2024 at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.
The schedule and agenda was as follows:
10.00: Arrivals and doorsteps
11.15: Opening session
12.15: Family photo
12.30: Breakout sessions
13:30: Opportunity for bilateral meetings and lunch
15.30: Reporting session
17:30: Press conference by the Prime Minister of Hungary and the Prime Minister of Albania
18:00: End of the meeting
Participants
= Participating states and organisations
=The summit is expected to be attended by the heads of state or government of the states participating in the European Political Community along with the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Parliament.
Source:
= Invited delegates
=Outcomes
= Armenia–Azerbaijan relations
=On the sidelines of the summit, Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan participated in a meeting organized by Péter Szijjártó, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary. Mirzoyan discussed regional issues and presented the latest developments in the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including the border delimitation process between the two countries and efforts towards the conclusion of a peace treaty. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held several closed-door meetings with his counterparts regarding 'economic security'. Meanwhile, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev did not participate in the summit.
= Georgia
=Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated that he had discussed "all the important topics ranging from ongoing developments in the country to its European integration with European leaders." While Georgian Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili confirmed "the Government's strong commitment to European Union integration and its readiness to cooperate with all parties involved in the process."
= Kosovo–Serbia relations
=During a press conference, President Vjosa Osmani clarified that she had no planned meeting with the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, despite both being present at the event. She emphasized that the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia takes place in Brussels under the mediation of the European Union and that discussions on implementing agreements continue between the chief negotiators in this context.
= Moldova
=A meeting of the Friends of Moldova Group was convened on the fringes of the summit. European leaders commended Moldovan president Maia Sandu's commitment to keeping the country on a European path and discussed ways to enhance cooperation to aid Moldova's economy and support reform efforts.
= Ukraine
=During the summit, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated, "The bill for this war should be sent to the Russians, not to Ukraine. So that Russia can no longer advance its false claims to everyone around – from the Baltics to the Balkans. Any country, any leader who respects international law and sits at this table should understand that predators always demand more and more." While Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated, "The war launched by Russia against Ukraine is now in its third year, the Middle East is aflame and threatens to escalate, North Africa is embroiled in destabilizing conflict, illegal migration remains a persistent challenge and is nearing its previous peak, and the global economy is facing a level of fragmentation not seen since the Cold War."
See also
European integration
Pan-European identity
Politics of Europe
References
External links
Media related to 5th European Political Community Summit at Wikimedia Commons
European Council: 5th European Political Community Summit
Government of Hungary: 5th European Political Community Summit
Press materials
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