” “Javier Solana, EU High Commissioner for Foreign Policy, today congratulated Ehud Olmert, next prime minister of the country, on the result of the Israeli elections. "I urged Olmert explained Solana to make every possible effort to build peace by solving the Middle Eastern conflict through a negotiated solution. I assured him the European Union is willing, as usual, to assist him in every possible way in this process". Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Commissioner for External Relations, also commented the event, stating that "along with the recent elections in Palestine, the vote in Israel will remarkably affect progress towards a peaceful solution of the Israelo-Palestinian conflict". The Commissioner added: "These elections are important for Israel, for the Middle East and for Europe". Looking forward to a fruitful cooperation with the new government, Ferrero-Waldner explained that "Israel and Europe share many goals and values. I trust we will build a partnership with the new government".” “
