00:01EU leaders vowed to boost security and economic ties with Middle East partners and push for a diplomatic end to
00:07the Iran war after talks in Cyprus focusing on the fallout from the conflict.
00:12As a fragile truce holds in Iran and Lebanon, the economic impact continues to cause uncertainty, with the effective closure
00:20of the Strait of Hormuz sending oil prices soaring and crimping supply of jet fuel in Europe.
00:25And the Strait of Hormuz must immediately reopen without restrictions and without tolling, in full respect of international law and
00:37the principle of freedom of navigation. This is vital for the entire world.
00:44Israel also agreed to extend the truce in Lebanon, but European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen called for a
00:49permanent agreement.
00:50You cannot have stability in the Middle East or the Gulf while Lebanon is in flames.
00:57So we call for the respect of Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
01:03A temporary pause is not enough.
01:07We need a permanent path to peace.
01:10And on the way, we will continue to support the Lebanese people.
01:15Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara was a key presence at the summit as von der Leyen vowed to boost economic
01:21trade and political ties with Jordan, Egypt, Syria and Gulf nations.
