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During this year´s Annual Forum in Vienna, the ministers of foreign affairs in the EUSDR came together and delivered a joint statement with regards to current issues in the Danube Regions as well as opportunities and areas of focus.
In short, the signed declaration,
- Condemmed Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine and attacks on Danube port infrastructure and navigation freedoms.
- Encouraged the EUSDR as a forum for cooperation with EU candidate countries.
- Appreciated the Danube Youth Council’s efforts and commending the institutionalisation of the Danube Youth Organisations Network.
- Welcomed Austrian EUSDR Presidency initiatives to promote dialogue and cooperation in the Danube Region.
- Supported initiatives to counteract illegal migration, explore migration opportunities, and dismantle smuggling networks.
- Reaffirmed commitment to addressing challenges in the Danube Region through cooperation in foreign policy and security.
- Highlighted the importance of funding programmes like Interreg for EUSDR results.
The full joint statement can be downloaded below.
