The European Union strongly welcomes the launch of direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, announced in Washington on 2nd September 2010, and commends the Israelis, the Palestinians and the United States as well as the Quartet and Arab partners for their efforts.
Euroopa Liit tervitab 2. septembril 2010 Washingtonis Iisraeli ja Palestiina omavalitsuse vaheliste otseste läbirääkimiste käivitamist ning tunnustab Iisraeli, Palestiina omavalitsuse ja USA ning samuti neliku liikmete ja Araabia partnerite asjakohaseid jõupingutusi.