Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
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The European Commission opened external relations accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, advancing EU enlargement work on policy alignment.
EU and 6 governments moved on defence production, air defence, election observation, development policy and IndoPacific security cooperation.
The UK, EU and France linked new sanctions and attribution steps to Russian cyber activity targeting European security and institutions.
UK, French, G7 and Australian statements linked Iran deescalation demands to nuclear verification, energy security and foodmarket risks.
New Zealand will discuss possible entry into the FijiAustralia defence alliance, with Cabinet and Parliament set to review any accession.
Australia said China should give more notice on Pacific missile tests and linked the concern to increased defence spending and Fiji security cooperation.
Germany and the Netherlands assumed Baltic land leadership, France secured a Caribbean security declaration, and the UK and US advanced defence, rights, and crisis support.
DFAT set out record trade results and business support as Australia deepened FTA engagement, highlighting stronger links with the UK and India.
European Commission pressed EU states to coordinate oil security and support IEA stock releases, while adopting €1.5bn for defence industry and Ukraine support.
European Commission approved a €1.5bn EDIP work programme to expand EU defence production and support Ukraine, with funding for manufacturing, joint procurement, and innovation.
EU clinched a customs code reform as France hosted G7 diplomacy, Germany trained for information warfare, the UK pushed defence industry, the Netherlands funded agrinature, and US leaders stressed space security.
Four European foreign ministers urged Israel to drop a bill expanding capital punishment, citing discrimination risks and threats to democratic commitments.
G7 foreign ministers issued a joint Iran statement after talks in France, calling to protect civilians and restore safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
MEPs adopted a Global Gateway review and set conditions for the EUUS Turnberry tariff deal, pressing for transparency, safeguards, and accountability in external economic policy.