EUHR Solana condemns latest violence in Middle East

Javier Solana, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, condemned today the latest violent events in the Middle East.

"I would like to express my profound preoccupation at the latest violent events in the Middle East. I deeply regret that innocent civilians have become again targets and deplore the loss of lives. While condemning all such acts, I call upon all the parties to show restraint and abstain from provocation. Everybody should exert maximum influence on armed groups to stop all attacks that undermine the fragile peace process.

More than ever, positive signals are necessary to maintain calm and build confidence between the parties to allow for further steps in the implementation of the Quartet Road Map. All parties need to renew their commitment to the cease-fire ("Hudna") and to genuine political steps forward."

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• EU Presidency declaration on new violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories (14/8/2003)
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• Joint Statement by the Quartet - The Road Map (30/4/2003)
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