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2026-04-08 21:02:24
[EU and Canadian Leaders Welcome US-Iran Ceasefire] On March 8th local time, the EU website published a joint statement from French President Macron, Italian Prime Minister Meloni, German Chancellor Merz, British Prime Minister Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Carney, Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen, Dutch Prime Minister Jeten, Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and European Council President Costa, welcoming the two-week ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and Iran. The statement thanked Pakistan and all relevant partners for their efforts in facilitating the agreement. The statement pointed out that the primary goal is to end the conflict swiftly and sustainably through negotiations in the coming days, and that this goal "can only be achieved through diplomatic means." The statement emphasized that all parties should expedite the reaching of a substantive negotiated solution to maintain regional security and avoid triggering a serious global energy crisis. The statement also indicated that all parties support current diplomatic efforts and are maintaining close communication and coordination with the United States and other partners. The statement further called on all parties to fully implement the ceasefire agreement, including arrangements concerning Lebanon. (CCTV News)
