Baltic Sea Council to discuss regional defense amid hybrid attacks

Foreign ministers from ten nations will convene in Sopot, Poland, to address pressing security concerns within the Baltic region. The meeting is a direct response to a series of hybrid attacks experienced by Baltic states in recent weeks.

The primary agenda item is to evaluate the current security situation and coordinate efforts to bolster the region's resilience against external threats. This includes a focus on strengthening the transatlantic partnership and ensuring safe navigation, particularly in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Discussions will also encompass the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with ministers expected to deliberate on continued support for Kyiv. The meeting will feature participation from experts from all Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) member countries in international tabletop exercises. Additionally, the ministers will meet with NATO Deputy Secretary General Scott W. Bray.

The Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS), founded in Copenhagen in 1992, aims to foster political, economic, and social cooperation in the Baltic Sea region. Poland currently holds the presidency of the CBSS until July 1, after which Iceland will assume the role. This annual meeting of foreign ministers traditionally takes place in the country holding the presidency.