President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen have not supported EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas's claim to lead negotiations with Russia, APA reports.
They made the remarks at a joint press conference following the informal European Union summit held in Dublin.
Costa commented on Kallas's statement that, under the EU's founding treaties, she should be the one to conduct negotiations with Russia.
"The fundamental treaties of the European Union are clear. The President of the European Council represents the EU on foreign policy and security matters at the level of heads of state. The President of the European Commission represents the Commission on matters falling within the EU's competence," Costa said.
Ursula von der Leyen also clarified the issue of representation in the negotiations.
"We decide for ourselves who will represent us, and we made that decision today. The 27 sovereign states of the European Union and the EU institutions have made their decision," she emphasized.
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