Good exchange with the SG of the Permanent Court of Arbitration @PCA_CPA , of which Luxembourg is a member.
We reaffirmed the importance of international law & the peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue and arbitration, not force.
Xavier Bettel
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Xavier Bettel
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🇱🇺 Official account of Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade & Minister for Cooperation. Personal Posts are signed XB.
- Pleasure to welcome Doreen Bogdan-Martin @ITUSecGen , Secretary General of @ITU . 🇱🇺 continues to support multilateral dialogue on the governance of today’s emerging technologies, whether AI, satellite technologies, or other digital innovations shaping our future.
- Replying to @Xavier_Bettel🇱🇺🇧🇷 Our growing Luxembourg community in Brazil is an important bridge between our countries and a key asset for strengthening bilateral relations. The EU–Mercosur agreement is an important testament to open trade and economic opportunities.
- 🇱🇺🇧🇷 Happy to welcome Mauro Vieira @ItamaratyGovBr to Luxembourg. While different in size, geography, & population, 🇧🇷🇱🇺enjoy a longstanding partnership built on shared values & strong people-to-people ties. Our discussions focused on: bilateral relations, EU–Brazil relations.
- Great discussions w/ @EUCssrMcGrath in Luxembourg. Peace, democracy, and the rule of law are at the heart of the European project. Safeguarding these values, including media freedom & a strong, independent civil society, is an ongoing task that requires our constant commitment.
- Replying to @Xavier_BettelWe exchanged views on regional and global developments and reaffirmed our shared commitment to multilateralism, international law, and human rights. 🇱🇺 reiterated its support for 🇬🇹’s efforts to strengthen democracy and the rule of law.
- Pleased to welcome @CRMartinezGT to 🇱🇺. We took an important step in strengthening 🇬🇹–🇱🇺 relations with the signing of a General Cooperation Agreement. 🇱🇺 continues to deepen its development cooperation engagement in Central America, through a regional approach.
- 👇Listen to my Doorstep ahead of #Gymnich 🇪🇺 in Limassol🇨🇾 On the agenda: 🔷Working session with @DrSJaishankar 🇮🇳 & @FaisalbinFarhan 🇸🇦 🔷 Russia‘s war against Ukraine
- Happy to have participated in #GlobSec2026 in Prague. Joined a panel on Europe’s role in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Also met Czech President @prezidentpavel, Prime Minister @AndrejBabis, Foreign Minister @petr_macinka, and Commissioner @JozefSikela.
Made with AI - Replying to @Xavier_Bettel3/ We also discussed strengthening our bilateral ties. For 15 years, 🇱🇺 has had an embassy in Abu Dhabi, our only diplomatic representation in the region, which also helped bring our citizens safely back to 🇱🇺 during the recent crisis in the Middle East.
- Replying to @Xavier_Bettel2/ We discussed the situation in the Middle East, including Hormuz and the wider implications for regional stability. Luxembourg stands in solidarity with the UAE following the recent attacks by Iran on its territory and continues to support diplomacy as the path to lasting peace
- 1/ It was an honour and a pleasure to welcome His Highness Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Luxembourg today. The United Arab Emirates remains an important partner, trusted friend and ally of Luxembourg. 🇱🇺🤝🇦🇪
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