Brussels, 16 December 2006
S358/06
Javier Solana
EU High Representative for the CFSP,
expresses his support for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
Javier Solana, EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), expressed today his support for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas:
"I wish to reiterate my support for President Abbas and his efforts to overcome the current political crisis for the benefit of all Palestinians. Palestinian people are undergoing very difficult times. Violence in the streets must stop. I call on all Palestinians to exercise restraint and to calm the situation down."
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Document symbol: S358/06
Document Type: Press Release, Statement
Document Sources: European Council, European Union (EU)
Subject: Self-government area/developments, Situation in the OPT including Jerusalem
Publication Date: 18/12/2006
Document Type: Press Release, Statement
Document Sources: European Council, European Union (EU)
Subject: Self-government area/developments, Situation in the OPT including Jerusalem
Publication Date: 18/12/2006