Joint Statement on US-Iran Ceasefire and Call for Lasting Peace
Summary
EU leaders issued a joint statement welcoming the two-week US-Iran ceasefire and urging all parties to negotiate a swift and lasting peace. The statement emphasizes diplomatic resolution to protect Iranian civilians and avert a global energy crisis, while committing to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
What changed
EU leaders from France, Germany, Italy, UK, Canada, Denmark, Netherlands, Spain, Greece, and Japan issued a joint statement welcoming the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The statement calls for swift diplomatic progress toward a lasting peace agreement within days and emphasizes protection of Iranian civilians and regional security.
For compliance officers and legal professionals, this statement signals continued EU engagement in Middle East diplomatic efforts with potential implications for energy markets and international shipping. Organizations with interests in Strait of Hormuz transit should monitor implementation of freedom of navigation commitments.
What to do next
- Monitor ongoing US-Iran ceasefire negotiations
- Ensure freedom of navigation commitments in Strait of Hormuz are implemented
- Coordinate with US and regional partners on diplomatic settlement
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- European Council
- Statements and remarks
- 8 April 2026 14:00
Statement by President Macron, Prime Minister Meloni, Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Starmer, Prime Minister Carney, acting Prime Minister Frederiksen, Prime Minister Jetten, Prime Minister Sanchez, Prime Minister Mitsotakis, Prime Minister Montenegro, Prime Minister Takaichi, President of the European Commission von der Leyen, President of the European Council Costa
We welcome the two-week ceasefire concluded between the United States and Iran today.
We thank Pakistan and all partners involved for facilitating this important agreement.
The goal must now be to negotiate a swift and lasting end to the war within the coming days. This can only be achieved through diplomatic means.
We strongly encourage quick progress towards a substantive negotiated settlement.
This will be crucial to protect the civilian population of Iran and ensure security in the region. It can avert a severe global energy crisis.
We support these diplomatic efforts. To this end, we are in close contact with the United States and other partners.
We call upon all sides to implement the ceasefire, including in Lebanon.
Our Governments will contribute to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Beatriz Navarro Deputy spokesperson for the European Council President
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- Foreign affairs
- Middle East and North Africa
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