Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Solidarity)
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407. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if he will publish the correspondence from the Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs seeking that the State restates its commitment to not strengthen security at the expense of the security of other states (details supplied); if he will publish the reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8297/22]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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In late January, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov wrote to OSCE counterparts regarding the principles underpinning European security, as outlined in various previous OSCE agreements and acts. I received this correspondence on 31 January.

On 10 February, the EU High Representative/Vice-President Borrell issued a response on behalf of all EU Member States. This reply addressed the issues raised by Minister Lavrov and reiterated the EU’s offer to continue dialogue with the Russian Federation on ways in which to strengthen the security of all.

The Government does not intend to publish correspondence in this regard.

Together with our EU partners, Ireland stands ready to support all efforts aimed at defusing the current tensions and at finding a diplomatic pathway forward.