Meeting in İstanbul, the four foreign ministers called for the swift and full resumption of safe, secure and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Primary source: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs, “Joint Statement on the R4 Ministerial Meeting, İstanbul, 23 October 2026” · 5 documents archived
The eight decisions cover 4.7 billion euros in reimbursements for military aid already delivered and 230 million euros for the EU’s military assistance mission.
The British government also allocated 5 million pounds for survivors of sexual violence and a 10 million-pound package for the humanitarian response in Sudan.
The EU said the 2019 memorandum infringes on the sovereign rights of third states and is null and void, while Ankara said it is based on international law.
A net 27% of banks reported lower demand for housing loans in the third quarter, mainly because of higher interest rates, according to the ECB.
The proposal would create a prize for selected sites and extend recognition to sites in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and EU candidate countries in Creative Europe.
European Council President António Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will represent the EU at the Oct. 29-30 talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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Exhibitions, film, music and heritage from İstanbul to Tehran.
The proposal would create a prize for selected sites and extend recognition to sites in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and EU candidate countries in Creative Europe.
