EU foreign policy chief warns war’s ‘underlying causes… remain unresolved’
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, today insisted that the ‘underlying causes of the war remain unresolved’, adding that there is much more work that needs to be done.
Kallas, who serves as the vice-president of the European Commission, said that while the two-week ceasefire created a ‘much-needed chance to tone down threats… [the] oor to mediation must remain open.’
In a statement this morning, she said: ‘The US-Iran agreement on a ceasefire 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. I spoke to Pakistani foreign minister Ishaq Dar and thanked him 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. I will discuss this in Saudi Arabia today.’
