Greek FM says need for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Foreign Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos, in statements after the
conclusion of the EU Foreign Affairs Council here, expressed the EU's concern
over the escalation of tension in Gaza and Israel.
He stressed that an immediate ceasfire and de-escalation is imperative and
above all "we must safeguard the prospect of the solution of two
states".
"We must return to the negotiating table as soon as possible and create conditions of confidence that are currently non-existent unfortunately," the Foreign minister further said .
Avramopoulos pointed out that the EU has great possibilities when, however, it speaks in a coordinated way, with one voice and added that "we had the opportunity of underlining this during the discussions that preceded."
Avramopoulos also stressed that Greece will continue to take initiatives for the shaping of a dynamic European policy in the region, utilising the relations of trust it has with both Israel and the Palestinians.