European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on Friday urged de-escalation amid Iran-Israel tensions.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo attend a press conference at Lappeenranta airport, southeastern Finland, on April 19, 2024. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo on Friday urged de-escalation amid Iran-Israel tensions. (Lauri Heikkinen/Prime minister's office/Handout via Xinhua)
They made these comments at a press conference held at southeastern Finland's Lappeenranta airport on Friday. The event followed a visit to the Finnish eastern border near the town of Imatra.
"We must do everything possible to ensure that all sides refrain from escalating the situation in the region," said von der Leyen. She emphasized the necessity for stabilizing in the region.
Orpo expressed hope that both sides would avoid retaliatory attacks.
According to local media reports, the purpose of their visit to the eastern border was to inspect a pilot fence, about three kilometers long, built near the Imatra border crossing.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
New productive forces play key role in growthItaly's fashion brands have Chinese connectionCountry star Morgan Wallen is seen for the FIRST time since his arrest as he steps out with exChina strengthens crackdown on illegal fishingKendall Jenner keeps a lowFaith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93Family members of mainland fishermen to go to Kinmen after fatal expulsion incidentAustralian freshwater crayfish bring fresh vitality to rural XinjiangSeafood trade flourishes in lively border cityBeijing city enters downy catkin season
2.9021s , 6502.6015625 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by EU, Finnish leaders call for de ,Cultural Caravan news portal