Brussels, 03 June 2014
140603/01
S T A T E M E N T
on the announcement of the formation of
a Palestinian unity Government
"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."
Document Type: Press Release, Statement
Document Sources: European Union (EU)
Subject: Negotiations and agreements, Peace process, Peace proposals and efforts, Reconciliation
Publication Date: 03/06/2014