DUBLIN, Ireland, November 12. Restoring
navigation in the Black Sea is one of the European Union's three
main priorities in the ongoing negotiations aimed at achieving
peace in Ukraine, President of the European Council António Costa
said, Trend's special correspondent reports.
He made the remarks while summarizing the European Political
Community (EPC) summit in Dublin.
According to him, Europe's priorities in the current negotiation
process remain unchanged.
"Firstly, achieving a ceasefire. Secondly, restoring navigation
in the Black Sea. Thirdly, creating the conditions for a peace
agreement," Costa said.
Costa noted that concrete progress in this regard remains
limited. He stressed that lasting peace must be just, and any
agreements must respect Ukraine's sovereignty and be based on the
principles of international law.
The President of the European Council also said that the future
of European security cannot be discussed or determined without
Europe's participation.
According to him, the European Union, together with NATO and
several European countries, is involved in the current diplomatic
efforts, working in close coordination with its Ukrainian
partners.
