Prime Minister Rama meets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin

Prime Minister Edi Rama met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin, Ireland. The meeting took place ahead of the ninth European Political Community (EPC) summit, being held today in the Irish capital.

Leaders from dozens of European countries are attending the summit, where discussions are focused on the continent’s security, political and economic cooperation, and developments in the war in Ukraine.

Speaking to reporters there earlier, Rama stressed that negotiations with Moscow should not be left solely to the Americans, Chinese or Indians, but should also be Europe’s responsibility.

“We must look at what needs to be done in the best interests of the European community. I believe it was a mistake to leave diplomacy in the hands of others. The focus has been solely on military support for Ukraine, which is the right thing to do, without keeping a channel of communication with Russia open. Whether we like it or not, Russia is not going anywhere and will remain there, and the continent’s future is shared. We must work for it using every means available. While continuing to support Ukraine, we also need to talk,” Rama said.