On 16 November 2026, in Brussels, Belgium, Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže will participate in the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council meeting.
Support for Ukraine. EU foreign ministers will discuss comprehensive support for Ukraine, as well as strengthening measures to isolate Russia, including through the EU sanctions policy. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, will participate in the meeting.
The Middle East. Ministers will also discuss the situation in the Middle East, focusing on the further development of cooperation between the EU and Syria.
The second ministerial meeting on interregional security and connectivity, involving the Eastern Partnership countries, Central Asian countries and Türkiye, will take place within the framework of the EU Foreign Affairs Council.
The Foreign Affairs Council deals with matters relating to external action, including the common foreign and security policy, the European security and defence policy, external trade, and development cooperation. The Council’s main task is to ensure the unity, consistency, and effectiveness of the EU’s external action.