The EU strives to maintain good relations with its supplier, consumer and transit countries of energy resources.
The EU works with international organisations and participates in several international initiatives and events.
EU countries can enter into energy agreements with non-EU countries, but they must always be in line with EU law.
The EU's external energy strategy guides its engagement with partners and strengthens its climate and energy diplomacy.
A stronger role of the euro in energy transactions will help realise the energy union's key objectives.