San Marino co-chaired a round table at the European Political Community summit for the first time. It happened today in Dublin, where Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Luca Beccari led discussions on European competitiveness, innovation and energy together with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
The ninth summit, hosted by Ireland under the theme “Europe: strong, safe and connected,” brought together more than 50 Heads of State and Government, welcomed by Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin.
The talks addressed major international challenges, from the war in Ukraine to the situation in the Middle East, alongside investment in defence, infrastructure, artificial intelligence and energy security.
In his remarks, Beccari highlighted the role of small states in strengthening the European economy, stressing the need to improve digital connectivity and service interoperability even beyond the borders of the European Union.
In this context, he recalled the recent signing of the Association Agreement between San Marino and the EU, seen as a significant step toward greater economic and digital integration for the Republic.
The Secretary also proposed closer cooperation on energy investment and greater involvement of private capital in supporting strategic technologies and start-ups.
“If we want our brightest young people to build their future in Europe, we must give them the means to do so,” Beccari said.
On the sidelines of the summit, San Marino’s top diplomat met with the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein and took part in a trilateral meeting with the Prince of Monaco and the Prime Minister of Andorra.
The talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation on cybersecurity. Throughout the day, Beccari also held brief exchanges with several other European leaders.
“The Republic of San Marino regards the European Political Community summits as moments of particular political and strategic importance, as well as opportunities for European countries to compare notes on shared challenges, experiences and prospects, regardless of their size or specific characteristics,” the Secretary stated.
Beccari finally underscored the significance of co-chairing the round table with Greece, a role assigned to San Marino for the first time within this European forum.
