I strongly condem last night's large-scale military attack by Azerbaijan against multiple targets in the territory of the Republic of Armenia.
I call on the international community, in particular the EU 🇪🇺, to meet this unacceptable use of force with an unequivocal response.
I would like to address Azerbaijani officials who have started a witch-hunt against me. I want to tell you that you will neither frighten me, nor silence me. Your baseless attacks expose your weakness. When you go low, I go high.
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@Europarl_EN
We condemn in the strongest terms today's pre-planned & unjustified attack of
#Azerbaijan
against
#NagornoKarabakh
. We call for immediate halt of all military actions. We call on the Council to fundamentally reconsider EU's relations w/ Azerbaijan & consider imposing sanctions.
I am increasingly worried about the plight of the people of
#NagornoKarabakh
, at the brink of a humanitarian crisis, just as the world’s attention is focused on the aggression of the
#RussianFederation
against
#Ukraine
.
Today, I pay tribute to the victims of the
#ArmenianGenocide
, a campaign of extermination launched by the Ottomans 108 years ago. I deplore Azerbaijan's actions on the very eve on this anniversary, in flagrant violation of existing agreements and a binding ruling of the ICJ.
We express our strong concern related to the installation by
#Azerbaijan
of a checkpoint on the
#LachinCorridor
in 23/04/2023. This can be seen as a clear violation of the ceasefire statement of 09/11/2020 & act of disrespect of the Intl. Court of Justice ruling in 22/02/2023.
The European Union 🇪🇺 should stand behind its core values - international law and a rules-based international order.
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#NagornoKarabakh
#Armenia
#Azerbaijan
Look at the green dots - another
@Europarl_EN
Resolution condemning Azerbaijan adopted by a very vast majority.
@EU_Commission
and Council should take it seriously.
Today we commemorate the victims of one of the biggest horrors of the 20th century - the massacres targeting an entire nation that started with the deportation of Armenian intellectuals 106 years ago🥀
#ArmenianGenocide
#NeverAgain
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Soome teatas, et võtab vastu Soomet, EL & NATOt abistanud afgaanid (160 in), et päästa neid Talibani kättemaksu eest. 🇫🇮 ei ole isegi NATO liige. Eesti valitsusel on viimane aeg tegutsema hakata, et meid abistanud inimeste kannatused (ja surmad) ei jääks meie südametunnistusele.
Two years ago, the 2nd
#NagornoKarabakh
war ended with a ceasefire agreement. It hasn't solved the conflict – only negotiations can. 🇪🇺 & 🇺🇲 mediation is becoming more & more important. A fair peace agreement, that will guarantee the rights & security of the NK ppl, is needed.
Full support for EU candidate state status to Ukraine 🇺🇦. Proud to be MEP and represent the Estonian 🇪🇪 people in Europe.
#SlavaUkraini
#WeStandWithUkraine
14 years ago Russia attacked Georgia & started a war that brought along death, suffering & occupation of a part of 🇬🇪 territory. We will never forget or forgive it.
@Europarl_EN
🇪🇺 stands firmly w/ Georgia's demand to end Russian occupation & restore its territorial integrity.
We call on the
#Azerbaijani
authorities to uphold fundamental freedoms and
#humanrights
and we note that their continuous failure to do so significantly harms the country's international image and credibility.
#GubadIbadoghlu
As
#ErnestHemingway
used to say, that there was one Estonian in every "harbour" city. Today we ran into fellow Estonian and
#WRC2019
champion
@OttTanak
in London.
Prisoners of war in the aftermath of the most recent conflict between Armenia & Azerbaijan. War is never a good solution. It might bring a short-term victory, but it also brings unnecessary deaths & suffering. It takes time to heal wounds.
#FreeArmenianPOWs
#EPlenary
@Europarl_EN
I urge the Georgian authorities to annul the information exchange agreement between the SSG & the Belarusian regime's infamous KGB. Lukashenka has been unsurping power since 09/08/2020 falsified election. Belarusian exiles who found safe haven in Georgia must be fully protected!
I urge Georgian politicians – from the ruling party of course, but also from the opposition – to see today’s discussion as a last wakeup call. They must put aside their party interests, stop blaming each other and start working together on much-needed democratic reforms 🇬🇪
Happy to welcome to
@Europarl_EN
and congratulate MP
@TGanjaliyev
on his appointment as the Co-Chair of 🇪🇺 - 🇦🇿 Parliamentary Cooperation Committee. Had a very good discussion with him and MP
@S_Mikayilova
. Looking forward to our cooperation and next EU-Azerbaijan PPC.
All war criminals have to be brought to justice - those committing crimes on the ground and also those hiding in Kremlin. And that is why we need Special Tribunal on the crime of aggression.
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#Ukraine
#EPlenary
Ukraine declared today - the Day of Unity with Ukraine. We stand for free & democratic Ukraine 🇺🇦 that choses freely its future. Long live Ukraine!
#UnityForUkraine
I have been deeply saddened by the deaths of four
#Gali
district residents, who drowned while trying to cross the
#Enguri
river between the Tbilisi-controlled territory and the occupied region of
#Abkhazia
🇬🇪 I wish to extend my sincere condolences to their families and friends🥀
Pean tunnistama, et seekord Ratas üllatas. Tema tagasiastumise suurim pluss on EKRE võimu lõpp. Kahjuks ei heasta see kogu kahju, mida IKE koalitsioon tegi. Edu järgmisele peaministrile ja
@Valitsus
Eesti ees seisvate tegelike küsimuste lahendamisel ning maine taastamisel!
Kaja Kallase valitsus ei ole veel ametisse astunud ja ometigi teeb ta juba ajalugu. Jah, ka sellega, et Eesti saab esimese naispeaministri. Aga ühest ametikohast veelgi olulisem on see, et pooled valitsuse liikmetest on naised. Soovin edu!
I joined 🇪🇪 foreign service in '91 & had the privilege of contributing to Estonia's success in different positions, incl. Foreign Minister & Ambassador to 🇷🇺🇺🇸🇮🇱🇨🇦🇲🇽🇰🇿. I'm very disappointed with the Government. It's frustrating to see how 🇪🇪 position & image is falling apart.
Estonia has been touted as one of the most tech-savvy countries in the world. But those who built the country's tech industry worry that the far right is destroying it.
I welcome today's announcement by speaker
@A_Talakvadze
.
@GeorgianDream41
made a big step towards ending political crisis. Now the spotlight is on opposition. I urge opposition to make their step. 🇬🇪 needs stability & operational Parliament w/ opposition.
CASE OF GEORGIA VS. RUSSIA (II) Historic decision by European Court of Human Rights. Justice prevailed over policy. Russia violated international law and
#ECHR
🇬🇪
#georgia
#internationallaw
#occupation
I am appalled by Aliaksandr Lukashenka's visit to
#Georgia
's occupied region of
#Abkhazia
, in breach of international law and Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Meeting between the illegitimate rulers of
#Belarus
and Abkhazia is as illegitimate as their power.
These illegitimate elections organised under the illegal occupation of the Abkhazia and Tskhinvali / South Ossetia regions of 🇬🇪 by the Russian Federation have no value. Such fake elections only contribute to destabilising & isolating these regions further.
Joint statement by the Chair of the Delegation for relations with the South Caucasus
@MarinaKaljurand
& the Standing Rapporteur
@svenmikser
on the so-called "parliamentary elections" held in Georgia's occupied Abkhazia
👇
Ma väga kardan, et tahetakse survestada Ukrainat iga hinnaga kokku leppima ja iga hinnaga sõda lõpetama. Ja see on see, mida ei tohi juhtuda. Ma väga loodan, et seda ei juhtu 🇺🇦
#SlavaUkraini
#WeStandWithUkraine
A historic win for Estonia - a bronze medal in team event at the European Junior Championship 🏸 Congrats to everyone involved - especially the players, who played their heart out on the court. Extremely proud.
#EJC2020
#badminton
#badmintonestonia
Järjekordne ärritunud ja ülesköetud meesEKRElane Esimeses stuudios. Meenutan siiani muigega näost punast ja ärritunud Mart Helmet samas kohas. Huvitav, millal nad õpivad väärikalt ja faktidel põhinevalt debateerima? Soovitus - vähem emotsioone ja rohkem fakte!
#esimenestuudio
I am convinced that this compromise document offers balanced solutions that take into account the interests of all political parties of Georgia. Decisions which may seem unpopular in the short term are sometimes necessary for the greater good of their country 🇬🇪
Celebrating today the 100th anniversary
@MFAestonia
! Proud to have been a part of it for 27 years- from desk officer to foreign minister ♥💯
#v
älisministeerium
#v
älisministeerium100
It is frustrating to see how Estonia's position and image is falling apart. EKRE MEP
@JaakMadison
comments are another pathetic example of extreme right populism.
Milline kontrast: selged ja konkreetsed seisukohad Sikkuti ja Pentus-Rosimannuse poolt ning häma ja põiklemine Helme ja Reinsalu poolt.
#esimenestuudio
#valitsuskriis
Ma ei ole usklik, aga Paavst Franciscuse sõnad läksid mulle väga hinge - kõik inimesed on võrdsed Jumala ees ja samasoolistel inimestel on õigus perekonnale. See sõnum julgustab ja liidab, need sõnad kiirgavad positiivsust ja heatahtlikkust.
#ERR
First Cyber Diplomacy Summer School in Estonia. Great initiative by MFA CyberAmbassador Heli Tiirma-Klaar. Very interesting program and excellent speakers. Happy to share my views with you today
#CyberSecurity
#cyberschool
#Diplomacy
It was a pleasure to host the representatives of the Armenian civil society. Discussed security situation in the region, European aspirations, EU 🇪🇺 monitoring mission to 🇦🇲 & 🇦🇿 border.
Tere! Languages represent who we are and protecting it's identity is a matter of human rights. Today we celebrate
#MotherLanguageDay
💬 Ilusat pühapäeva kõigile!
Vaadates Eestis toimuvat meenuvad Lennart Meri sõnad - tule taevas appi!
@Erakond
, teil on võimalus taastada oma renomee. Kuulake oma parempoolseid ja lahkuge koalitsioonist, sest praeguses koalitsioonis olete kaasvastutavad kõigi ühiste sammude eest.
There is no time to lose. I urge all Georgia’s political actors to put the interests of their people above party politics and focus on the tasks ahead, including pro- European reforms on democracy and rule of law 🇪🇺🇬🇪
#EPlenary
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We would like to recognise that Georgia, a key partner of the European Union, conducted a competitive and well-managed first round of the local elections on 2 October, despite the extremely polarised political environment and challenging epidemiological situation.
The electoral legal framework needs to be improved, taking into account pending recommendations by the
@osce_odihr
& the Venice Commission. EP remains ready to pursue its close cooperation with the 🇬🇪Parliament.
@MarinaKaljurand
@svenmikser
@ViolavonCramon
Always good to hear first hand from different parties about political situation and aspirations in 🇬🇪. Thank you
@GakhariaGiorgi
for today's meeting.
#ForGeorgia
We had a fruitful meeting with
@MarinaKaljurand
, the true friend of Georgia. We discussed a range of topics, including the importance of Georgia's EU integration process and the plan of
#ForGeorgia
for the upcoming local self-government elections.