Today, 11 Foreign Ministers of the #BalticSeaRegion and an @eu_eeas high-level representative are meeting at 14 CET via a video conference, chaired by @DanishMFA @JeppeKofod. Follow our #CBSSBornholm updates here and find out more about the meeting https://www.cbss.org/press-release-baltic-sea-region-foreign-ministers-meet-today-to-discuss-revitalised-regional-dialogue-and-reinforced-cooperation

The meeting starts with @JeppeKofod opening and reconfirming the special responsibility that Denmark feels towards reigniting the political dialogue in the #BalticSeaRegion. #CBSSBornholm @DanishMFA

. @UrmasReinsalu @MFAestonia: the outbreak of COVID-19 has made it clear that we need more regional cooperation in the field of civil protection, prioritise digitalisation as well as encourage and trust youth. #CBSSBornholm

. @eu_eeas Secretary General @HelgaSchmid_EU agrees that the CBSS offers a very concrete framework of cooperation and remains important in the #BalticSeaRegion landscape: We have to rise to the challenge and maintain solidarity in response to crises. #CBSSBornholm

. @Haavisto @Ulkoministerio: the Baltic Sea Region cooperation needs to put circular economy, climate change and sustainability on the agenda. These topics need to be a priority when we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. #CBSSBornholm

Germany @GermanyDiplo supports @BalticSeaYouth as a very welcome development and will continue to support the Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue #BSYD to encourage young people's involvement in the political life of the #BalticSeaRegion says @HeikoMaas . #CBSSBornholm

Ine Marie Eriksen Soreide @NorwayMFA: multilateralism is under great pressure, but regional cooperation can play a part in strengthening multilateralism. This is why Norway especially supports the increased cooperation between different organisations in the #BSR. #CBSSBornholm

. @edgarsrinkevics confirms that the three CBSS long term priorities are still very relevant today and sees potential in closer collaboration in the field of scientific research, especially after lessons learned during the COVID19 crisis #CBSSBornholm @Latvian_MFA

. @LinkeviciusL sees the CBSS cooperation as being able to help us get back to normal in a time when working together is paramount when economies reopen. #CBSSBornholm @LithuaniaMFA

. @GudlaugurThor @MFAIceland: We need to recognise the negative impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on children. The CBSS and its @ChildAtRisk unit plays a big role in safeguarding vulnerable children. #CBSSBornholm

Jacek Czaputowicz stresses the importance of continuing to work together in the areas of security and fighting against organised crime. The Minister also deems important the protection of minority languages and cultures around the #BSR #CBSSBornholm @PolandMFA

. @mfa_russia Sergey Lavrov acknowledges the transboundary nature of the current pandemic and sees it as an opportunity to relaunch cross-boundary dialogue where CBSS can be one of the organisations helping to maintain such dialogue. #CBSSBornholm

. @AnnLinde @SweMFA: It is crucial that we increase the people to people contacts in the region, especially those among the future generations. The @BalticSeaYouth platform is a valuable step in this direction. #CBSSBornholm

CBSS Director General Ambassador Maira Mora thanks the @DanishMFA for a great presidency and especially for the support and attention to #youth issues. The Ambassador also welcomes the willingness to work closer on research. #CBSSBornholm