Luxembourg – At the EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Luxembourg, Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon highlighted the continued fragility and uncertainty of the situation in Gaza despite the ceasefire. She underscored the necessity of maintaining and monitoring the ceasefire, advocating for a proactive role for the European Union in the Middle East peace process.
Fajon emphasized the urgent need for immediate, unhindered, and secure delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, in collaboration with United Nations agencies. She called on Israel to open more crossings urgently and to facilitate the evacuation of the injured. Furthermore, she stressed that journalists must be granted safe and unrestricted access to Gaza to perform their duties effectively and independently.
During the Foreign Ministers’ discussions, she reiterated that the ultimate aim of the peace process should be a two-state solution and highlighted the importance of bolstering the Palestinian Authority’s role in the reconstruction and future arrangements for Gaza, as reported by the Slovenian Foreign Ministry.
Additionally, she acknowledged U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts toward peace in Ukraine, expressing hope that the upcoming meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest would yield positive outcomes and be a step toward achieving long-awaited peace.
“It is crucial that Ukraine is included in all peace discussions,” Fajon stated during the meeting. (October 20)
Leave a Reply