Coveney To Discuss Global Political Issues In Brussels Today

The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Coveney, is in Brussels today to attend a meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers

They're going to discuss issues including the situation in Syria as well as how the EU can increase ties with the Horn of Africa.

The ongoing economic and political crisis in Venezuela will also be on the agenda.

Minister Coveney says there needs to be fresh and credible presidential elections in the country.

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