In social media posts, the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission, Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, Wednesday hailed the agreement for a ceasefire between the US and Iran. EU's top diplomat also
Welcoming the announcement by the United States and Iran of the two-week ceasefire on X, Antonio Costa urged all parties to uphold its terms in order to achieve sustainable peace in the region. "The EU stands ready to support ongoing efforts and remains in close contact with its partners in the region."
He went on to thank Pakistan and all other parties involved in facilitating this agreement.
Also on X, von der Leyen welcomed the two-week ceasefire as bringing much-needed de-escalation. "Now it is crucial that negotiations for an enduring solution to this conflict continue. We will continue coordinating with our partners to this end," she wrote.
Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, commented on X that the US - Iran agreement is "a step back from the brink after weeks of escalation". "It creates a much-needed chance to tone down threats, stop missiles, restart shipping, and create space for diplomacy towards a lasting agreement. The Strait of Hormuz must be open for passage again." She said further that she had thanked Pakistan for securing this initial deal. "The door to mediation must remain open, as the underlying causes of the war remain unresolved. The EU stands ready to support those efforts and is in touch with partners in the region."
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