LA VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malta, Ian Borg, speaking on national television said that US President Donald Trump is doing what he said during the election campaign. “At the national level he needs support for this policy, now we have to see how we will react. Once again we see 27 different opinions”. Asked about Trump’s position on the war in Ukraine and his claims to be able to broker a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Borg was cautious but clear in his expectations. “I still want to fully understand the strategy of the American government. I believe that the United States has the same priorities as us, that any agreement must reflect international law, the UN Charter and hold those responsible for this war to account”. Borg stressed that any solution must go beyond short-term agreements and underlined the importance of a peace process that is not only rapid, but also fair and sustainable. “We support all efforts to stop the fighting and achieve peace, but it must be a just peace, based on rights and international law. Otherwise we risk signing an agreement today only to find ourselves tomorrow facing another conflict in Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia or other vulnerable countries.” Borg acknowledged the EU’s internal divisions, particularly in foreign policy. While there is broad agreement on Ukraine, he noted that when the discussion turns to the Middle East, positions are deeply divided. “We are proud to have 27 sovereign states with their own foreign policies, but moving forward we have to decide: do we want more Europe? If so, countries will have to make some concessions. I doubt that Malta is among those who are willing to put aside their national interests in favor of a broader European position. We also have clear positions. Today we will undoubtedly vote in favor of Ukraine and those responsible for this war know what is expected of them.” However, he stressed, this does not mean pursuing a hard-line approach at the expense of negotiations. “We cannot be stubborn and discard opportunities for agreements, unlike some colleagues who are pushing hard in this direction,” he concluded.
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