Statement by Javier SOLANA,
EU High Representative for the CFSP
on the truce in and around Gaza
Brussels, 19 June 2008
Javier SOLANA, EU High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), made the following statement to reporters this morning on the truce in Gaza:
"The truce that came into effect this morning is a very welcome development. I hope it will provide momentum for the peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians. I should also like to congratulate Egypt on its successful role in mediating the agreement on the truce which I urge the parties to respect in full. The main objective now is that the truce holds. I reiterate our readiness to resume our monitoring mission at the Rafah border crossing point."
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