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EU Leaders Express Regret Over Collapse Of Ceasefire In Gaza
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA))
BRUSSELS, Mar 20 (KUNA) -- European Union (EU) leaders expressed their regret on Thursday over the collapse of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, calling for an "immediate" return to full implementation of the agreement.
In a statement issued by the European Council, the leaders emphasized the need to make progress towards the second phase of the agreement with the aim of "fully implementing it," leading to a permanent cessation of hostilities and the release of all prisoners.
The Council also stressed the importance of ensuring unrestricted access for humanitarian aid to Gaza and its sustainable distribution throughout the region, along with the necessity of restoring electricity supplies to Gaza "immediately."
In a related context, the European Council welcomed the Arab recovery and reconstruction plan adopted at the extraordinary Arab summit hosted by Egypt on March 4, affirming the EU's readiness to cooperate with its Arab partners as well as with other international partners based on this plan.
It reiterated its "steadfast" commitment to a lasting and sustainable peace based on a two-state solution, emphasizing its continued work with regional and international partners, as well as support for the Palestinian Authority and its reform agenda.
The European Council condemned the "widespread violence" against civilians in the Syrian coastal region and urged transitional authorities to protect all civilians and hold perpetrators accountable according to international standards.
The statement highlighted the importance of a peaceful and inclusive transition in Syria that is "free from harmful foreign interventions," along with the necessity of protecting the rights of Syrians.
The statement also emphasized the need to "respect Syria's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within fully secure borders in accordance with international law," while welcoming the agreement reached on March 10 between the transitional authorities and the Syrian Democratic Forces.
The Council confirmed that it will continue to consider suspending further restrictive measures based on monitoring the situation in Syria, praising the results of the ninth conference on Syria held last Monday.
Separately, the European Council welcomed the end of the political deadlock in Lebanon, expressing the EU's readiness to work with the new authorities in Beirut to stabilize the economic and security situations in the country.
It also reiterated its call for the concerned parties to implement the terms of the ceasefire agreement reached on November 27 and to carry out Security Council Resolution 1701. (end)
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In a statement issued by the European Council, the leaders emphasized the need to make progress towards the second phase of the agreement with the aim of "fully implementing it," leading to a permanent cessation of hostilities and the release of all prisoners.
The Council also stressed the importance of ensuring unrestricted access for humanitarian aid to Gaza and its sustainable distribution throughout the region, along with the necessity of restoring electricity supplies to Gaza "immediately."
In a related context, the European Council welcomed the Arab recovery and reconstruction plan adopted at the extraordinary Arab summit hosted by Egypt on March 4, affirming the EU's readiness to cooperate with its Arab partners as well as with other international partners based on this plan.
It reiterated its "steadfast" commitment to a lasting and sustainable peace based on a two-state solution, emphasizing its continued work with regional and international partners, as well as support for the Palestinian Authority and its reform agenda.
The European Council condemned the "widespread violence" against civilians in the Syrian coastal region and urged transitional authorities to protect all civilians and hold perpetrators accountable according to international standards.
The statement highlighted the importance of a peaceful and inclusive transition in Syria that is "free from harmful foreign interventions," along with the necessity of protecting the rights of Syrians.
The statement also emphasized the need to "respect Syria's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within fully secure borders in accordance with international law," while welcoming the agreement reached on March 10 between the transitional authorities and the Syrian Democratic Forces.
The Council confirmed that it will continue to consider suspending further restrictive measures based on monitoring the situation in Syria, praising the results of the ninth conference on Syria held last Monday.
Separately, the European Council welcomed the end of the political deadlock in Lebanon, expressing the EU's readiness to work with the new authorities in Beirut to stabilize the economic and security situations in the country.
It also reiterated its call for the concerned parties to implement the terms of the ceasefire agreement reached on November 27 and to carry out Security Council Resolution 1701. (end)
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