Accra:European Council President Antonio Costa emphasized the inseparability of Europe's security from Ukraine's during the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Ireland. The gathering of leaders focused on the ongoing security discussions amid Russia's war on Ukraine.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Costa highlighted the importance of the EPC as a platform for European nations to address security issues related to the conflict in Ukraine. This summit follows the inaugural EPC meeting in Prague in October 2022, shortly after the war began.

Costa asserted that the security of European countries is inextricably linked to Ukraine's, stressing the need for Ukraine to have the freedom to choose its allies and future. He pointed out that Europe's security architecture, once functional, has been severely affected by the war and reiterated the EU's commitment to defending these principles for a just and lasting peace.

Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, in his opening remarks at the summit, called for enhanced cooperation among European countries in areas such as trade, energy, and infrastructure. Martin noted the challenges posed by a fragmented global trading environment and the pressures from high energy costs, urging deeper collaboration to benefit the people of Europe.