The opening plenary session of the 4th summit of the European Political Community gets underway in Oxford, Ednews informs via AZERTAC.
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is participating in the event.
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The European Political Community (EPC), which includes EU and non-EU countries, will hold its 4th summit in the UK on Thursday to discuss Ukraine, energy, democracy protection, and irregular migration, Ednews informs via Anadolu.
Heads of state or government from about 45 European countries will attend the summit at Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, located approximately 100 kilometers from London.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris before or after the summit, but the location will not be disclosed for security reasons.
The summit will be Starmer's first international meeting since assuming office on July 6. King Charles III will also host a reception for summit participants.
The summit will feature an opening session, a closing session, and three roundtable discussions, with Ukraine as the main agenda item. Increased international support for Ukraine ahead of the winter season will also be discussed.
The leaders will also discuss global and regional challenges, with a focus on collaboration to combat irregular migration and strengthen European security.
This summit, unlike previous ones, will include NATO, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), and the Council of Europe as participants for the first time.
The roundtable meetings will address migration, energy, and connectivity issues, as well as the defense and protection of democracy.
The EPC Summit will emphasize sustainability and environmental awareness. In this regard, 80% of the vegetables and fruits served to participants will come from the gardens of Blenheim Palace and the Oxfordshire region. This approach is to minimize transportation costs and carbon emissions, using seasonal fruits and vegetables.
During the summit, the media and local officials will take public transportation. Besides, the palace generators will use plant-based fuels rather than diesel.
The palace will be powered entirely by low-carbon emissions and renewable energy sources. Instead of single-use plastics, summit attendees will use reusable and recyclable alternatives.
The summit's furniture and items will be donated to local charities to generate income after the event. This will ensure many items are reused or recycled back into the economy.
