Iran Press/Europe: Borrell evaluated his five-year tenure and reflected on Gaza and other issues days before former Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas succeeded him.
He said the bloc has not managed to be consistent and effective in the Middle East, saying after October 7, 2023, “we were unable to speak with one voice or act effectively enough to help obtain a ceasefire, secure the release of the hostages, and ensure respect for international law and the decisions of the Security Council, the United Nations General Assembly, and the International Court of Justice in the region.”
Borrell said the EU’s “deep divisions” on this issue have largely prevented it from influencing the course of events, despite the growing number of civilian casualties.
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