EU High Representative for the CFSP and French For. Minister meeting with PA President – EU press release/Non-UN document

Brussels, 28 April 2006

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Javier SOLANA,

EU High Representative for the CFSP,

met Mahmoud ABBAS,

President of the Palestinian Authority

Javier SOLANA, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), had a working lunch today in Paris with Mahmoud ABBAS, President of the Palestinian Authority, and French Foreign Minister Philippe DOUSTE-BLAZY.

Mr SOLANA assured President ABBAS of the EU's continued support and its unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people. He discussed with President ABBAS the conditions under which the European Union could continue to provide assistance to the Palestinians and their institutions and the possible mechanisms for channelling financial assistance.

Mr SOLANA reiterated that the EU remains committed to supporting a negotiated peace to the Middle-East conflict, based on a two-state solution respecting the principles of non-violence, recognition of Israel's right to exist and acceptance of existing agreements.

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FOR FURTHER DETAILS:
Cristina Gallach – Spokesperson of the Secretary General, High Representative for CFSP
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