1. Yan Yiming says, announce public general affairs publicly transparently, be political civilization is indispensible.

2. The current Substitute for General Affairs to the Secretary of State is Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra.

3. At the General Affairs Council this week I announced the appointment of Ambassador Heaslip as the presidency's representative for Cyprus and we will consult with our partners when his recommendations are available on how the Union's approach to Cyprus might be further developed.

4. On 13 December 2019, the European Council adopted conclusions stating in particular that between European Council meetings, the General Affairs Council and Coreper, assisted by a dedicated Working Party, are to ensure that the negotiations are conducted in line with the overall positions and principles agreed by the European Council as well as with the Council’s negotiating mandate, and provide further guidance as necessary, fully consistent with the best interest of the Union and with the aim of reaching a result that is fair and equitable for all Member States and in the interest of our citizens.