According to the Estonian foreign minister, the Eastern Partnership remains relevant and it is crucial to continue the process. Those countries that are ambitious and more ready should have an opportunity to embrace the European perspective. This perspective should also remain for the countries that have implemented a great deal of reforms and are continuing them.
Seconding his Estonian colleague Linas Linkevicius noted that the process is ongoing and in spite of difficulties, including the war in Ukraine, "it is not the end yet".
The Lithuanian foreign minister congratulated the Ukrainian parliament on electing new leadership and forming the Coalition, which is ready to form the Government and implement reforms. Linkevicius said assistance must be provided to Ukraine by any means.
The minister called the situation in Moldova "very tense" and said that everything depends on Sunday's elections.
"Georgia has its own problems. It received a blow in a form of Russia-Abkhazia co-operation agreement which is a de facto annexation. It is a massive blow to Georgia hoping to stop the EU and other integration processes. We hope this does not happen despite the internal struggle in Georgia, as you know a part of the Government has changed," said Linkevicius.
The minister noted that one of the primary expectations of these active countries is a European perspective. "Our goal is to help them form the perspective so that the Riga Summit is meaningful and fruitful," said Linkevicius.
