Xavier Bettel

🇱🇺 Official account of Xavier Bettel, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade & Minister for Cooperation. Personal Posts are signed XB.

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

Häerzlech Gratulatioun un den Emile van Olst fir seng fantastesch Leeschtung an déi verdéngte Sëlwermedail am Triathlon bei den Olympesche Jugendspiller zu Dakar! 🥈👏

Mir si stolz op dech. Go Lëtzebuerg! 🇱🇺

@Team_Luxembourg

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

I was particularly pleased to engage with representatives from Zoox, Wayve, ServiceNow, Google X and Wing.

The working visit also provided an opportunity to put a particular spotlight on autonomous driving.

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

🎉40 years of the 🇱🇺 Consulate General & LTIO in San Francisco: 40 years of innovation, business development and strong Luxembourg-US ties 🇱🇺🤝🇺🇸

It was in this spirit that I spent the past days in San Francisco, meeting with key players from innovative industries.

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

➡️ Aussepolitesch Deklaratioun an der Chamber: D’Stäerkung vum Baussenhandel an d’Diversifikatioun vun eisem diplomatesche Reseau.

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

Aussepolitesch Deklaratioun an der Chamber.

An der haiteger Welt, gepräägt vun Onstabilitéit an Onsécherheet, ass et fir Lëtzebuerg essentiell, sech weiderhin engagéiert fir de Multilateralismus an d’internationalt Recht anzesetzen.

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[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

I reiterated the need for a strong, united and competitive Europe, ready to face today’s geopolitical challenges.

I also met with my counterparts from Moldova and Greece, and the EU Commissioner for Budget.

@cgherasimov @tasos_chatziv @Piotr_Serafin

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

1/ Today at the General Affairs Council in Luxembourg, we discussed key EU priorities:

• Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034
• Preparations for the October European Council
• European Democracy Shield

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

Good meeting with @tasos_chatziv, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece 🇬🇷

We highlighted the excellent bilateral relations between Luxembourg and Greece and exchanged views on the upcoming Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU🇪🇺

[Cristina Gherasimov @cgherasimov]

A pleasure to meet @Xavier_Bettel in Luxembourg on a key day for our country, as we prepare for the 4th 🇲🇩-🇪🇺 #IGC.

We exchanged views on Moldova’s EU accession progress, next steps & 🇱🇺’s continued support for our European future.

Grateful for your friendship & trust, Xavier!

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

Intergovernmental Conference with Montenegro in Luxembourg, closing 3 additional chapters.

Montenegro continues to make progress on its European path through sustained engagement & a merit-based process. Luxembourg reaffirms its continued support for Montenegro on this path.

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

3/ International Criminal Court: We highlighted the importance of the ICC & the necessity to uphold international law

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

1/ Today at the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg.

On Ukraine: We discussed Russia’s escalation & growing hybrid threats, & how to increase pressure on Moscow. We adopted nearly 1600 new listings against Russia, the largest expansion of the sanctions list to date.

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

2/ On the Middle East: We discussed the escalation in the Gulf & the importance of elections in Palestine, & decided to establish a new EU support mission in Lebanon.

We also discussed the security dimension of EU enlargement.

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

Meeting my Bulgarian colleague Velislava Petrova-Chamova @MFABulgaria in the margins of the FAC in Luxembourg to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations between 🇱🇺 and 🇧🇬.

A long-standing friendship rooted in Europe, and a partnership we look forward to strengthening further.

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

I am delighted that today, together with @BudrysKestutis, we signed an agreement to establish a Lithuanian data embassy in Luxembourg 🇱🇹🤝🇱🇺

This decision reflects the trust and strong cooperation between our two countries!

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

I am delighted that today, together with @BudrysKestutis, we signed an agreement to establish a Lithuanian data embassy in Luxembourg 🇱🇹🤝🇱🇺

This decision reflects the trust and strong cooperation between our two countries!

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

Welcoming my friend & colleague @andrii_sybiha to 🇱🇺.

Our focus is clear: sustaining & strengthening our support for 🇺🇦, while increasing pressure on Russia. Moscow continues to show its willingness to escalate, not to pursue peace. We must respond with unity & determination.

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

À Dublin pour une réunion des ministres 🇪🇺 de la coopération au développement, aux côtés de nos collègues du 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇮🇸🇳🇴.

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

2/ Pleased to work with Member States, intl. organisations, private sector & academia to address the challenges faced by landlocked countries, for which the lack of direct access to the sea remains one of the most significant structural barriers to sustainable development.

[Xavier Bettel @Xavier_Bettel]

1/ An honor to have been nominated by @antonioguterres @UN as Co-Chair of the High-Level Panel on Freedom of Transit for Landlocked Developing Countries, alongside @nmusar, President of Slovenia, and Mokgweetsi Masisi, former President of Botswana.

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