“A dangerous cycle of attacks and retaliation risks fuelling uncontrollable escalation in the Middle East, which is in no one’s interest. Therefore, we call on all regional players to act responsibly and with restraint. We encourage all parties to engage constructively to de-escalate the current tensions. International humanitarian law must be respected” – G7 statement.
New York City, 2 October 2024 Statement on behalf of the European Union and its
The EU condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s attack against Israel which constitutes a serious threat to regional security. The EU reiterates its commitment to the security of Israel. Once again, a dangerous cycle of attacks and retaliations threatens to fuel an uncontrollable regional escalation which is in no one’s interest.
The European Union renews its call for an immediate ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, and for both parties to commit to the full and symmetrical implementation of the UN Security Council resolution 1701, so as to ensure the safe return of displaced populations on both sides, as part of a broader negotiated settlement.
“In the current situation of emergency, the United Nations mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) assumes a fundamental stabilisation role. The safety and security of United Nations peacekeepers is paramount; we call on all parties to protect and support the important mission of UNIFIL. ” – EU HR Josep Borrell.
“Often, what the European project means historically is misunderstood or misinterpreted. It was built against the idea of power; that is the fundamental point. Which makes the idea of power a very new idea for the Europeans today. It was and old idea for the former generation of Europeans who were fighting against others for centuries” – EU HR Josep Borrell.
“This meeting is particularly important because the threat of terrorism is increasing nowhere as rapidly as it is doing on the African continent. One thing is the stock, another thing is the flow. And the flow is increasing very quickly in the African continent. I am very well placed to know that because I have been working with the Sahel and the Horn of Africa during all my mandate” –
“Decades have passed, the world has changed. Adjustments, however, have not taken place. And yet the Security Council needs to be reformed. It must be reformed by making it more inclusive. Africa and, I believe, Latin America in particular must be given permanent seats. Regional organisations must be more closely involved in UN decision-making processes, including by giving them a systematic consultative voice on the Security Council” – Charles Michel
Thirty-one countries gathered on the margins of the UN General Assembly to discuss our grave concerns about the urgent situation in Venezuela and reiterate our support for respecting democratic principles and upholding human rights there.
“Allow me, and excuse me, but sometimes I wonder if it is not better for the [Security] Council to talk about Insecurity – who registers crises, recriminations, and grievances, without solving them. And when they agree on something, not being able to implement it. What a tragedy!” – EU High Representative Josep Borrell.
The EU Council has adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) worth €13 million with the aim of strengthening the capacities and capabilities of the Army of the Republic of North Macedonia.
“The worth of a nation — the worth of a community — is not measured by its capacity for violence, nor by the strength of its armies. The worth of a nation is measured by its willingness to lift others up and to take the next small step to make the world more peaceful” – European Council President Charles Michel.
According to the EU Court of Auditors (ECA), the EU Trust Fund for Africa is flexible, but still not properly focused on priorities. Its monitoring system lacks accuracy, leading to overstatement of achievements. And risks of human rights violations are not thoroughly addressed.
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to adopt a resolution that demands Israel to bring to an end “without delay its unlawful presence” in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The EEAS acknowledges the great significance of this vote. Germany explains its abstention.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating 12 individuals in connection with the Iranian regime’s ongoing, violent repression of the Iranian people. These designations target members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), officials of Iran’s Prisons Organization, and those responsible for lethal operations overseas.
A 5-day course enhanced law enforcement’s and judicial authorities technical capacities in addressing transnational organized human trafficking and migrant smuggling crimes by adapting current and state-of-the-art investigation techniques and practices.
The meeting will gather representatives of EU Member States, European countries, and number of Arab countries and members of the Arab-Islamic Contact Group for Gaza.
“Minister, you and me, we agreed that the war in Gaza is an horrific tragedy for the Palestinian civilians – also for the hostages not being released. It is difficult to describe; this horrific situation is something that escapes the capacity to describe. But words are necessary to condemn the killings of civilians, as it has happened again this week and to urge an immediate end to the war” –
Admiral Bauer’s visit underscored the value of NATO’s ongoing partnership with Mongolia. It allowed Admiral Bauer to express NATO’s commitment to strengthening dialogue and cooperation in building capabilities and interoperability, and to share the outcomes of the 2024 Washington DC Summit.
EU High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met with Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty while EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson discussed migration issues with her Egyptian counterparts.
“Today, peace, prosperity, and stability, which the EU represents, are not granted. We all need to work for it. The following months and years will be crucial. Will Europe be able to grab its future into its own hands and complete the job to create a bigger, stronger, and more stable Union for all?” – EU Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi.
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