Held in the framework of the celebrations of the Day of the Mediterranean, the meeting was an opportunity to share an overview of the progress made since the adoption of the UfM Roadmap for Action in 2017, and within the priorities decided last year, in 5 areas of action where the UfM can play a crucial role towards an inclusive and sustainable post-pandemic recovery, namely Environmental and climate action, Sustainable and inclusive economic and human development, Social inclusiveness and equality, Digital transformation and not least civil protection. During the meeting, participants agreed on the need to further intensify regional integration and cooperation.

The meeting was also an opportunity to acknowledge the three interlinked UfM Ministerial declarations on Blue Economy, Energy as well as Environment and Climate Action, unanimously endorsed by all UfM Member States this year.