Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the latest developments in the Middle East Peace Process

EU News 192/2014

Brussels, 27 April 2014
140427/01

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and
Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today:

"I am extremely concerned at recent developments related to the peace process, which are putting into question the continued negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians beyond the original deadline of 29 April 2014.

I reiterate the EU's full support to the US-brokered peace efforts and I call on both parties to remain focused on negotiations and on the unprecedented benefits which peace can bring.
Negotiations are the best way forward. The extensive efforts deployed in recent months must not go to waste.

The EU calls on all sides to exercise maximum restraint and to avoid any action which may further undermine peace efforts and the viability of a two-state solution.

Source and additional information:
http://eeas.europa.eu/statements/docs/2014/140427_01_en.pdf

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