Written question asked by Lord Wrottesley (Conservative) on Monday, 31 March 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 April 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

EU Countries: Ukraine

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 21 March (HL5758), why the Baltic states were not invited to the meeting of European leaders on Ukraine on 2 March.

Answer: We welcome the strong support for Ukraine from our international partners, and the growing interest in contributing to the 'Coalition of the Willing'. The meeting of 2 March was one in a series of meetings aimed at intensifying efforts in pursuit of a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. The Prime Minister called Baltic leaders on the morning of the 2 March meeting, and Minister of State, Stephen Doughty, spoke to Baltic counterparts the next day. Minister Doughty also spoke with Ministers and representatives from the Baltic States at the Aurora Forum on 11 March. The Baltic States have been represented at subsequent discussions, including the most recent meeting in Paris on 27 March. UK Ministers and officials are in constant engagement with Baltic Allies on Ukraine.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL6393
Session: 2024-26
Related items: EU Countries: Ukraine
Friday, 21 March 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: EU countries Foreign relations Ukraine Balkans
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk