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 EU High Rep. Ashton on Direct Mideast Peace Talks
EU Foreign Affairs & Security Policy High Representative/European Commission Vice President Catherine Ashton stated: "On the occasion of the launch of direct talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, I congratulate Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas for their vision and political courage. I commend the US and the efforts deployed by President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton and Senator Mitchell to bring the parties to the negotiation table. Quartet Envoy Tony Blair and the Arab League have also played an important role in this difficult endeavor...The outcome will be crucial not just for the parties, but for the whole region and beyond." Read more; European Parliament President Buzek; Ashton on Sept. 1 Mideast Attack; Background
 EU-US Summit To Be Held in November in Lisbon
European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President José Manuel Barroso will welcome US President Barack Obama at the next European Union-United States Summit, to be held in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 20.
"This is good news for the transatlantic partnership," said Head of the European Union Delegation to the United States, Ambassador João Vale de Almeida. "I look forward to the first EU-US Summit after the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty. There is a lot for both sides to do together to tackle common challenges. From foreign policy issues to jobs and growth, the EU and the US can only benefit from an even closer cooperation. A meeting of Presidents Obama, Van Rompuy and Barroso will definitely provide a new impulse to an already vibrant relationship. I am eager to contribute to a substantial and meaningful summit." Read more; Background
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