The ninth European Political Community (EPC) summit is taking place in Dublin on Thursday 12 November, bringing together European leaders to discuss security, defence, energy cooperation and economic resilience, with Azerbaijan’s role in regional peace and connectivity also in focus.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev is currently at the opening plenary session of the summit being held at the Dublin Convention Centre.
Aliyev was welcomed by Ireland's Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheal Martin.
AnewZ is also on ground at the summit, speaking directly with participating leaders and officials about key issues on the agenda.
Among them is Moldovan President Maia Sandu, who answered questions about relations with Azerbaijan, particularly energy security and political and economic cooperation.
Sandu said she was due to meet Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and expressed Moldova’s interest in energy cooperation with Azerbaijan.
“Energy continues to be a big problem for all of us, especially for Moldova,” she said, noting that the country had implemented significant reforms in recent years to diversify its energy supplies and reduce dependence on Russia.
“We hope to have a good discussion today and to find solutions,” Sandu added.
Responding to another question about the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Sandu said: “We want to have peace in all our countries, and of course I welcome any discussions and any efforts that lead to peace.”
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset has stressed the importance of peace, stability and security in Europe, highlighting the need for stronger cooperation, connectivity and democratic values.
While fielding questions from AnewZ team at the summit, he underlined the Council of Europe's role in bringing together its 46 member states and maintaining a common legal space.
“To achieve peace and stability, I think we need to be strong, to be connected, and to be secure,” he said.
Addressing the war in Ukraine, Berset emphasised that lasting peace in Europe cannot be achieved without justice and accountability.
“There will be no security and stability in Europe without long and lasting peace in Ukraine. No peace without justice, no justice without accountability,” he stated.
He also highlighted ongoing efforts to establish accountability mechanisms.
Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin praised the role of the Coalition of the Willing in strengthening support for Ukraine.
Speaking to AnewZ, he said the coalition had been effective in engaging with the United States on Ukraine-related issues, working with U.S. President Donald Trump and coordinating efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s defence and security capabilities.
He also pointed to the coalition’s role in securing financial support for Kyiv, alongside strong backing from individual member states.
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