Statement on the announcement of the formation of a Palestinian unity Government

EU News 254/2014

Brussels, 03 June 2014
140603/01

"We take note of the news of the establishment of a Palestinian national consensus government headed by Prime Minister Hamdallah. This is an important step in the process of Palestinian reconciliation.

We welcome the appointment of a government of independent personalities and the declaration by President Abbas that this new government is committed to the principle of the two state solution based on the 1967 borders, to the recognition of Israel's legitimate right to exist, to non-violence and to the respect of previous agreements. The EU's engagement with the new Palestinian government will be based on its adherence to these policies and commitments.

The process of Palestinian reconciliation faces many challenges but it also creates new opportunities for the peace process, for democratic renewal and for the Palestinian people in both Gaza and the West Bank."

Source and additional information:
http://eeas.europa.eu/statements/docs/2014/140603_01_en.pdf

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