Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy said he received a call from the Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, following the decision by the Government of Benjamin Netanyahu to revoke the diplomatic status for Norwegian diplomats dealing with the Palestinian Authority.
“I strongly condemn this unwarranted decision, which contradicts the spirit of Oslo Accords and disproportionately disrupts the normal relations and cooperation with the Palestinian Authority.
Upon my instructions, the Head of the EU Delegation in Tel Aviv has conveyed our position to the Israeli Government. This is not a bilateral question between Israel and Norway, but one of interest for all those working for peace and stability in the Middle East.
As Chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, involving both Israel and the Palestinian Authority, Norway has played a major role on the Middle East Peace Process and in support of the Palestinian population.
The EU stands in full solidarity with Norway, an invaluable partner in our efforts to promote peace, security and prosperity in the region”, Borrell said in a statement.
