After the meeting of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz with French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne in the capital Berlin, the signing ceremony was held at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Scholz and Borne signed the joint statement here to strengthen cooperation between the two countries on providing solidarity in the field of energy.
In the statement, it was emphasized that the Russia-Ukraine war caused an unprecedented global energy crisis, and it was stated that the European Union (EU), which is 40 percent dependent on Russia for gas supply, is in a more sensitive situation in this crisis.
In the statement, it was stated that the solidarity of EU countries in the fight against the energy crisis and the reactions at the European level were welcomed, and it was emphasized that Berlin and Paris would increase solidarity in the field of energy.
In the statement, it was stated that Germany and France will work for the security of energy supply, and that liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply will be increased and diversified.
Among the concrete measures, the statement included that France would supply gas to Germany, and that Germany would also help France “secure its electricity supply throughout the winter”.
“HOW DIFFICULT THE PERIOD IS, THE GERMAN-FRANCE COOPERATION IS SO IMPORTANT”
At the joint press conference, Prime Minister Scholz stated that the relations between Germany and France were extraordinary and rich and said, “The harder the period, the more important the cooperation between Germany and France.” used the phrase.
When asked about Iran’s nuclear activities, Scholz said that Iran’s uranium enrichment policy once again shows how important it is for Iran not to have a nuclear bomb and missiles capable of carrying it.
Stating that this is the purpose of the policy pursued by the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as Germany and France in recent years, Scholz noted that they will continue to follow this policy.
Stressing that the friendship between the two countries is very important, French Prime Minister Borne said, “This friendship has proven that it can withstand tests and overcome challenges.”
Borne stated that the two countries can produce solutions and take Europe forward. (AA)