Charles Fries

@eu_eeas Deputy Secretary General for Peace, Security and Defence.

[Charles Fries @CharlesFriesEU]

Honoured and very pleased to have discussed with Minister Abdelatty on the ongoing crises in the wider Middle East.

Our exchanges have shown that 🇪🇺 & 🇪🇬 see eye to eye on many regional developments and challenges.

[Charles Fries @CharlesFriesEU]

We discussed pressing regional developments, including in Iran, Lebanon, Gaza/West Bank, Red Sea, Sudan, Libya and Ukraine.

We also exchanged on maritime security, counter-terrorism, cyber security, non-proliferation and disarmament and defence initiatives.

[Charles Fries @CharlesFriesEU]

Today in Cairo, we held the inaugural 🇪🇺🇪🇬 Security & Defence Dialogue - a very timely and important step to deepen our cooperation on peace, security and defence matters of common interest.

Joint Press Statement: https://t.co/QNKXpOMnwh

[Charles Fries @CharlesFriesEU]

The UK is an essential partner for the EU, sharing common values. The Dialogue underlined the 🇪🇺 and the 🇬🇧’s commitment to strengthen cooperation on security and defence.

[Charles Fries @CharlesFriesEU]

The 1st EU-UK Security and Defence Dialogue took place in Brussels today - to take stock of progress under the 🇪🇺🇬🇧 Security and Defence Partnership, concluded in May 2025 as a main deliverable of the 1st EU-UK Summit.

[Charles Fries @CharlesFriesEU]

Under our Security and Defence Partnership, we are enhancing our cooperation in peace, security and defence matters of common interest, incl. defence cooperation, crisis management, maritime security, cyber/hybrid threats.

[Charles Fries @CharlesFriesEU]

Very good talk with @TaherSonni on Libya's security.

I recalled that @EUNAVFOR_MED is the only actor implementing the UN arms embargo on #Libya in the high seas, in full transparency and impartiality.

We will keep increasing our cooperation to the benefit of the Libyan people.

[Charles Fries @CharlesFriesEU]

Building on our joint priorities for 2025-2028, we will work together to strengthen the international rules-based order anchored in international law.

@eu_eeas @EUatUN @UN @UNPeacekeeping @EUSec_Defence

[Charles Fries @CharlesFriesEU]

I was very pleased to co-chair the 1st #EU-#UN Strategic Committee on Peace and Security with @DicarloRosemary and @Lacroix_UN, joined by @BilleHermann.

Against increasing armed conflicts and threats, the 🇪🇺-🇺🇳partnership is even more essential for effective multilateralism.

[Charles Fries @CharlesFriesEU]

Timely and important talks on key crisis contexts in the #MiddleEast, #Africa and #Ukraine.

We discussed prospects about #UN80, and took new steps for the collaboration between 🇪🇺#CSDP missions and operations and 🇺🇳#peacekeeping operations and special political missions.

[Jean-Pierre Lacroix @Lacroix_UN]

Today, I welcomed the inaugural EU–UN Strategic Committee on Peace & Security at UNHQ. We reaffirmed support for the @UN Charter and a rules-based international order, and discussed the future of peace operations, #WomenPeaceSecurity, climate & security, and conflict prevention.

[European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 @eu_eeas]

On 18 February, the EU and Nigeria held their first Peace, Security and Defence Dialogue, chaired by @CharlesFriesEU and @NuhuRibadu.

Stronger cooperation, deeper commitment and sustained dialogue to address our shared security challenges.

Key outcomes: https://t.co/kSAbDNf3Kc

[European External Action Service - EEAS 🇪🇺 @eu_eeas]

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister @AymanSafadi received @CharlesFriesEU to discuss a common approach to train the Palestinian Civil Police for Gaza, security in the Middle East and EU assistance to @ArmedForcesJO.

The EU and Jordan are strategic partners of choice.

[Charles Fries @CharlesFriesEU]

Excellent discussion with H.E. Mazini Al-Farrayeh, #Jordan's Minister of Interior.

The EU and Jordan have a deep experience building police forces capacities. We will join hands to assist partners in the region.

The EU will remain committed to 🇯🇴border and internal security.

[Charles Fries @CharlesFriesEU]

A concrete sign of 🇪🇺support to #Jordan’s defence capabilities. Pleased to observe the #EPF-funded training to @ArmedForcesJO on imagery and surveillance linked to the delivery of EU drones and equipment.

Congratulations to the trainees and trainers for their active engagement!

[وزارة الخارجية وشؤون المغتربين الأردنية @ForeignMinistry]

استقبل نائب رئيس الوزراء ووزير الخارجية وشؤون المغتربين أيمن الصفدي @AymanHsafadi اليوم نائب الأمين العام للسلام والأمن والدفاع في جهاز العمل الخارجي الأوروبي (EEAS) تشارلز فريز @CharlesFriesEU.

وأكّد الصفدي خلال اللقاء متانة الشراكة الاستراتيجية بين الأردن والاتحاد الأوروبي والحرص على توسيع آفاق التعاون في مختلف المجالات ومنها الدفاعية والأمنية، وأهمية البناء على مخرجات القمة الأردنية الأوروبية التي استضافتها عمّان بتاريخ ٨ كانون الثاني ٢٠٢٦.

وبحث اللقاء الأوضاع الإقليمية، خصوصًا في التطورات في غزة والضفة الغربية المحتلة، إضافة إلى جهود تحقيق الأمن والاستقرار في المنطقة.

وكان قد عُقد في مقر الوزارة اليوم أول حوار أمني ودفاعي بين الاتحاد الأوروبي والأردن برئاسة أمين عام وزارة الخارجية وشؤون المغتربين السفير ضيف الله الفايز ونائب الأمين العام للسلام والأمن والدفاع في جهاز العمل الخارجي الأوروبي (EEAS) تشارلز فريز.

يأتي الحوار في إطار الشراكة الاستراتيجية الشاملة بين الأردن والاتحاد الأوروبي ومتابعة لمخرجات القمة الأولى بين الأردن والاتحاد الأوروبي.

#الأردن
#الاتحاد_الأوروبي

[EU in Jordan 🇪🇺 🇯🇴 @EUinJordan]

🇯🇴🇪🇺 military cooperation is the fastest growing work strand in our Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership. Thank you @CharlesFriesEU @eu_eeas for launching the first Jordan-EU security and defense dialogue in Amman.

[Charles Fries @CharlesFriesEU]

Honoured to meet Deputy Prime Minister @MihaiPopsoi today to discuss how #EU & #Moldova can strengthen their security & defence cooperation.

The Rapid Response Teams displayed the depth of the 🇪🇺 support to 🇲🇩. We remain fully committed through the #EPF and @EUPMMoldova.

[Mihai Popșoi @MihaiPopsoi]

🇲🇩🇪🇺 In Brussels, I met @CharlesFriesEU, Deputy Secretary General for Peace, Security & Defence at the EEAS. We discussed Moldova–EU cooperation on security, resilience & reforms. Grateful for the EU’s steady support for strengthening Moldova’s institutions.

[Charles Fries @CharlesFriesEU]

Delighted to discuss EU🇪🇺-🇨🇦#Canada security and defence cooperation with Assistant Deputy Minister @ArbeiterRichard after yesterday's agreement on #SAFE.

We will continue our joint efforts to provide military support to #Ukraine🇺🇦, counter hybrid threats and shadow fleet.

[Charles Fries @CharlesFriesEU]

Always pleased to meet DFM @LGUMRUKCU for frank and constructive discussions - today on European security and defence, #EU-#NATO, #Ukraine and the #MiddleEast.

🇹🇷 TR is a partner of strategic importance for the EU 🇪🇺.

Looking forward to continue engaging together.