On 20 June 2022, Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, chaired the Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Luxembourg.The Council discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine, and devoted a special focus on food security. The Council focused, in particular, on the effects of the crisis on African countries and how to help these countries mitigate the impact of the food price increases. The EU has pledged around €1 billion to address food insecurity in the Sahel, €600 million for urgent support to strengthen food systems and resilience in the Horn of Africa, and €225 million to mitigate the effects of potential emerging food crises in North Africa and the Levant. The Council then discussed the Action Plan on the geopolitical consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine on third countries. The Action Plan focuses on solidarity, boosting food production on the ground, stabilising trade, and cooperating multilaterally. Ministers had a discussion on Egypt before having an informal exchange of views with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt. The Council discussed the Horn of Africa region, highlighting notably the situation in Ethiopia. This video shows the statement made by Josep Borrell Fontelles prior the meeting.