The developments in Russia, #Belarus, the worrying situation in the #EasternMediterranean & geopolitical implications of #COVID19 topped EPP Foreign Affairs ministers meeting in the framework of #Gymnich meetings. 
EPP Foreign Affairs minister discussed the recent developments in Russia including the poisoning of Alexei @navalny and expressing their deep concern and supporting for the need for a swift, transparent and independent investigation.
The EPP FA ministers reiterated their strong support to the Belarusian people who fight for their legitimate rights, freedom & democracy, calling on Belarusian authorities to stop violence & to immediately release leaders of the Coordination Council & all political prisoners.
Turkey’s escalating illegal activities in the #EasternMediterranean, which violate the sovereign rights of #Cyprus and #Greece and international law & destabilize the region were also discussed by the EPP Foreign Affairs Ministers.
They deplored that Turkey has yet to respond to repeated EU calls to cease illegal activities. Given the continuing escalation, the EU must immediately respond, including by adopting an enhanced regime of restrictive measures.
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