NordenBladet — The EU foreign affairs ministers will hold an informal video conference on Tuesday 17 August. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will represent Finland at the meeting.At the meeting, the EU foreign affairs ministers will discuss the development of the situation in Afghanistan in August 2021. Issues on the agenda include the political and humanitarian situation and consular matters.In Finland’s view, the EU must continue its work to play an important role with regard to Afghanistan in areas including the humanitarian situation, human rights and the rights of women and girls. Many objectives related to Afghanistan, such as promoting human rights, remain the same. However, changes in the situation in Afghanistan mean that the EU must reassess its policies towards the country and the means to implement them.
Source: Valtioneuvosto.fi