“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”. This is written in a statement that was issued in Brussels, and signed by: Italian Prime Minister Meloni, German Chancellor Merz, French President Macron, British Prime Minister Starmer, Canadian Prime Minister Carney, Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen, Dutch Prime Minister Jetten, Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez, President of the European Commission von der Leyen and President of the European Council Costa. “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”, the document points out. The leaders add: “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”. Finally: “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”.