EU Foreign Ministers Say Middle East Conflict Is Unrelated to Europe, Diplomatic Solution Becomes Focus

EU Foreign Ministers: "The Conflict in the Middle East Is Not a War for Europe"

On March 16, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kallas, told the media in Brussels about the conflict in the Middle East, saying, "This is not a war for Europe." She also stated that EU member states have no intention of expanding the existing "Shield" maritime escort operation to the Strait of Hormuz.

Kallas said to the media after the EU foreign ministers' meeting on the same day, "No one wants to be actively involved in this war," and all parties emphasized the need to seek solutions through diplomatic contacts. The EU is currently promoting a diplomatic solution to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

She said that EU member states had discussed strengthening the "Shield" escort operations in the Red Sea and the Gulf region, as the current naval forces are limited and more deployments are needed, but the member states "have no intention" of extending the scope of authorization to escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz. (CCTV News)

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