Foreign Minister of Germany Heiko Maas during a press conference following the meeting with colleagues from the Baltic countries, said that Russia needs Europe, but encouraged to communicate with her in accordance with clear principles.
“the Relationship with Russia means not only sanctions and their extension. Europe needs Russia, for example, to resolve various conflicts, such as those occurring now in Syria and Libya. We should talk to them, but it needs to follow clear principles”, — quotes RIA “news” words of the diplomat.
Maas believes that “China and others are trying to divide the European countries and interact with each separately,” but in Berlin, he said, “I would like to create a United front”.
“We will discuss how to strengthen the foreign policy of the European Union to become an equal partner for China and the United States, not the ball on the playing field. Important for us the EU common foreign policy”, — he said.
Previously, Heiko Maas, said that the German authorities and the people of this country feel the need to develop friendly relations with Russia.
