A comprehensive peace, which is a fundamental interest of the parties in the region and the EU, must be achieved on the basis of the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions, the Madrid principles including land for peace, the Roadmap, the agreements previously reached by the parties and the Arab Peace Initiative.
Piirkonna osapoolte ja ELi peamiseks huviks oleva üldise rahu saavutamisel tuleb tugineda ÜRO Julgeolekunõukogu asjakohastele resolutsioonidele, Madridi põhimõtetele, sealhulgas maade vahetamisele rahu vastu, teekaardile, poolte eelnevatele kokkulepetele ning Araabia rahualgatusele.